Well, here we go again, a new year and a new attempt to predict what may happen over the next 12 months in the mortgage and property world. As always, there is no way of being certain what will happen, but this year, the leaning seems to be towards a more stable...
As 2024 rolls to an end, it’s time for another look back at the year gone and take stock ready for the next 12 months. 12 months of a very different mortgage world (again). I seem to have written ‘roller coaster’ as the introduction to these retrospectives for...
When you start looking for a house, you’ll likely begin with a practical checklist. Does it suit your work location? Tick. The right number of bedrooms? Tick. Good schools for the kids? Tick. Within budget? Tick. And so on. All this is very sensible but it’s easy to...
Is it better to buy a new build or an older property and does it affect your mortgage process? Both good questions and both worth spending a little time thinking about. So, let’s look at the benefits of both options as well as what it could mean for your mortgage...
The mortgage market is a strange beast but whatever else happens, there are some things you can do to help us get you the best deal. Rates go up and down, offers come and go, and things change regularly in the mortgage market. Whenever there is a well-publicised...
Buying property usually requires a mortgage and that means you are taking on a long-term financial commitment. That also means it is time to think about the right protection for your finances. The pleasure of property. So, this is an article about protecting...