It doesn’t take much to notice that there is a slow but steady rise in demand for mortgages across the UK. But today’s would-be homeowners are savvier than they used to be. They’re now asking for the condition...
One of the classic pieces of advice that just about everyone gives you is that when you can, buy yourself a home and hold onto it. No matter what the economy does, people are going to crave a piece of land for themselves and...
Searching for your first home is a very thrilling time but can also be puzzling. The majority of first time buyers don’t really know what they are looking for within their first home. People can get carried away easily when it...
Recent research into self employed mortgages has identified that 2 in 5 of self employed people are concerned that their employment status will impact their chance of getting a mortgage. Following changes to the mortgage market...
Getting a mortgage can be a real struggle, and with the poor economy of the UK taking its time to get back on track, it’s no surprise that many first-time buyers simply can’t get anywhere on the market. Unless you’re lucky...
Life insurance isn’t necessarily at the top of your to-do list when buying a house but it’s very often a requirement that warrants serious consideration. Mortgage lenders can request life insurance as a safeguard to cover...
The mortgage boom is getting homebuyers across the board excited for a new home, but the path to owning that home is a bit complicated. You have to make sure that you’re getting a good deal on your mortgage, which starts with...
We try to talk about all things equity around here for one reason above all others: we think that these schemes ultimately benefit the average UK homeowner very much. Of course, equity release is when you’re starting to...
Few months ago I told you about the news that first time buyers need a deposit of around £31,500 to secure their first home. This figure just seems so out of reach, but don’t worry though, it’s not all doom and gloom as...
It would seem obvious that you should take out a mortgage when you want to buy a house. Most people make the decision to buy a house when they leave home, get married or move to a new area or it might be when they have saved...