When you reach the end of your working life, having to continue meeting mortgage payments probably wasn’t part of your plan. But it’s a reality that many retirees are facing.
Rising property prices and buying first homes later in life, … Read the rest
Taking that all important first step on the property ladder can be a daunting experience. But being prepared can mean it’s less stressful, helping you to make the right decision.
If you’re an aspiring homeowner planning to take the plunge … Read the rest
Are you paying too much interest on your mortgage? If you didn’t take out a new product when the last one came to an end, you could be left thousands of pounds out of pocket, research from Which? suggests.
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Almost half of all landlords in the UK’s Buy-to-Let sector view their property portfolio as a retirement investment, according to a survey from Your Move. But with regulations and market changes, what should you consider when making property a … Read the rest
Aspiring homeowners are finding it more difficult than ever to get on the property ladder. Property prices have risen significantly over time while wages have remained stagnant, leading to many first-time buyers discovering that they’ve been priced out of the … Read the rest
Will you be better or worse off because of today’s Budget? Our summary answers that question, please read on to find out.
The Chancellor brought forward an election pledge to increase both the Personal Allowance and Higher Rate … Read the rest
Just after 3.30 pm today the Chancellor, Philip Hammond, stood up to deliver the first Budget on a Monday since 1962 and the last before Brexit.
He started by saying this would be a Budget for “hard-working families … who … Read the rest
Millions of people in the UK lack a financial safety net. It means they could be putting their home and more on the line should they be hit with unexpected bills or are unable to work.
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The average first-time buyer is now paying almost £209,000 for their first step on the property ladder, according to Halifax. With many first-time homeowners taking out substantial mortgages, reducing the interest paid is an important step. It’s a move … Read the rest
In the past leasehold properties were mostly limited to flats. But more new builds are being sold under leasehold. It’s led to homeowners being frustrated at the situation they’re left in. 93% state they would not buy another leasehold property, … Read the rest