With thousands of products available in the market, choosing the right mortgage deal can be tough. Even if you decide that you prefer a fixed-rate deal, you’ve then got to work out how long you should fix your repayments for.… Read the rest
Your mortgage is likely to be the biggest financial commitment that you’ll ever have. So, it’s no surprise that you might want to repay this debt as quickly as you can!
Paying off your mortgage early means you’ll own your … Read the rest
If you’ve never taken any financial protection because you think these things ‘will never happen to you’, you’re not alone.
New research has found that Britain is living in ‘illness denial’, with more than half of us believing we will … Read the rest
According to many experts, it’s a good time to be a first-time buyer in London. Average house prices are falling across the capital, sales are down, and mortgage costs are low. Changes to Buy to Let rules also mean that … Read the rest
So, you’ve got into the saving habit by putting money aside for the deposit for your home. Now you’ve moved in and you’re used to paying your mortgage and your bills, it would be a shame to put that saving … Read the rest
Switching your mortgage can help you to reduce your mortgage payments and the amount of interest that you pay. It can also allow you to release capital from your home to fund home improvements or to consolidate other debts.
If … Read the rest
Are you thinking about becoming a landlord? A Buy to Let mortgage can offer you an excellent way to benefit from another source of income and start investing in the property market. However, there are some careful considerations before you … Read the rest
Buying a first home can be a daunting experience, there are so many different things to be aware of and the steps you need to take. Even if you already own a home, it can seem like a complex process. … Read the rest
As the average age of a first-time buyer increases, it’s inevitable that many will be paying off their mortgage later in life too. As a result, the number of people that still have a mortgage in retirement is expected to … Read the rest
If you’re looking to buy property, a flat could prove a more affordable option. Figures from the Land Registry show purchasing a maisonette or flat in England is now cheaper than a year ago. In comparison, the cost of a … Read the rest