September 22nd, 2017
What is a fixed rate mortgage?A fixed rate mortgage is a finance plan that holds interest rates at a certain level for an agreed period of time.
For example, you may take out a fixed rate mortgage that freezes the ... Read More
September 21st, 2017
In good news for those trying to get a foot on the property ladder, recent figures indicate that the average price paid by first time buyers dropped by 10% in August.
As the market reaches the end of the slow summer... Read More
September 15th, 2017
While on the surface it may appear that the Bank of England has decided to continue holding interest rates at their all time low, many of those paying closer attention are convinced important changes to the Bank’s moneta... Read More
September 13th, 2017
AS THE NEW SCHOOL YEAR KICKS OFF, WE TAKE A LOOK AT THE GENERALLY ACCEPTED NOTION THAT SCHOOLS PLAY A KEY ROLE IN DECIDING LOCAL HOUSE PRICES.
Proximity to local school services is usually one of the first things to... Read More
September 11th, 2017
According to recent figures, the remortgage market is witnessing a substantial increase in applications ahead of the biggest maturity period in five years, which will see over £35 billion worth of mortgages maturing durin... Read More
September 7th, 2017
If you’re thinking of applying for a mortgage, there’s never been a better time to apply – with the rate of mortgage approvals secured by brokers now close to 90%.
Figures released by the Intermediary Mortgage... Read More
September 7th, 2017
On 31st December 2012, the Financial Advice industry was transformed with the introduction of the Retail Distribution Review or RDR for short. This came about because the regulator at the time, the Financial Services Autho... Read More
August 22nd, 2017
With the latest announcement that A-level grades are going up, but at the same time an increasing number of gaps for university places, is the ever-increasing cost of university fees stopping the next generation from atten... Read More
August 11th, 2017
The age of borrowers is on the increase. In fact, studies have shown that over one-third of mortgages taken out this year won’t be fully repaid until after the borrower turns 65.*
Traditionally, the standard mortg... Read More
July 28th, 2017
Many contractors, freelancers, and independent professionals often depend upon 90% LTVs in order to purchase their own property.
But the availability of low deposit options is dwindling and those that are still avai... Read More
