Low interest rates on mortgages in Scotland, Wales, and Northern Ireland are driving a boom in housing purchases amongst first-time homeowners who can now afford their own property. In the second quarter of 2017, growth rates...
Have you been considering a remortgage for your property? How much you have to pay back will depend on whether you act now or wait a few months. Research shows that remortgage rates are slowly rising in the UK. Let’s look at...
Over a period of time an individual can build up a substantial financial resource which is locked into a house or property. Such a resource is built up from both repayments on the mortgage, as well as any rises in property prices...
You may be forgiven for thinking it is impossible to get a mortgage on a zero hour contract. But there are some ways to give yourself the best chance of securing a loan. Firstly, the facts. The number of people employed on a...
In life, the only way to grow is to collect experiences along the way. Some experiences are going to be a bit of a challenge, while others will feel like a breeze. Buying your first home is an interesting mix of both...
Anti-mortgage backlash doesn’t make sense, but a lot of people are giving up mortgages in favor of renting. While this might make sense in the short term, it’s something that makes us sad. We have fond memories of the...
Britain’s borrowers have been left somewhat confused after secured loans seemed to have mysteriously missing at the end of March 2016. So what’s the deal? Inspector Good-Deal is on the case to crack the mystery of the missing...
Do you have what it takes to build your own home? Thanks to the Right to Build Act, you can legally take on a new hobby and grow your skills in the process. The world of self building isn’t for the faint of heart; projects...
Making sure your home is safe and secure is one of the most important things you can do as a homeowner. Your home is the place where you and your family should feel comfortable and protected more so than anywhere else. From...
Divorce enquiries typically surge on the first working Monday in January, a day now known as ‘Divorce Day’. It’s no secret 42% of all marriages end in divorce, and the festive season can feel like a bridge too far for some...