In a perfect world, should aspiring homeowners or next time buyers buy an existing property, or opt for a new build? Much depends on location, access to amenities and of course personal taste, but here are some pros and cons which might help. New build property comes...
There is an old saying about not throwing the baby out with the bathwater – unknowingly getting rid of something valuable while disposing of items of no value. It holds particularly true in the current situation where families are adjusting to the cost of living...
With UK interest rates rising in recent months, the impact on mortgage rates is already being felt across the country as short term and fixed rates increase. (1) According to Moneyfacts, the average cost of two-year fixed rate mortgage has risen for the past eight...
Homeowners, along with those trying to get on the property ladder, will already be tuned into the debate over whether house prices will continue to rise or that we are likely to have a fall or a gentler readjustment. It’s thought that some first-time buyers could hold...
The Leaders Council of Great Britain and Northern Ireland is currently in the process of talking to leadership figures from across the nation in an attempt to understand this universal trait and what it means in Britain and Northern Ireland today. Elliott Valentine...
If you’re a first-time buyer in the UK, it’s important to consider all of your options when purchasing a property. One option that you may not have considered is using a mortgage broker. Here are five reasons why mortgage brokers can be helpful when buying...
Are you looking for an investment property? If so, you need to make sure that you choose the right one. There are a few things that you need to take into consideration when making your decision. In this blog post, we will discuss how to choose a property for...
If you are in the least bit familiar or a fan of Homes Under the Hammer, you are very acquainted with how auctioned homes work. For those of us who visit local auctions as a result and are on a quest for a guide on how to make a bid, you have clicked on the right...
In an article by the Brooking Institute, it was revealed that the rate of homeownership within the UK has declined since the pandemic and the rate of renting has increased. The reasons behind their statistics were varied and played heavily on history; neither of which...
Introduction: In 2016 there was a buzz among lenders to help divorcees navigate the maze of mortgage repayment. The proposal they came up with was a mortgage product some called the divorce mortgage. What it promised was the opportunity for a person to borrow enough...
