As your current mortgage deal approaches its end, you might be wondering if it’s possible to secure a new mortgage deal before your old one expires. The good news is that, yes, you can start exploring your options for a remortgage or product transfer up to six months...
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Is Buy-To-Let Worth It? The Pros & Cons
The UK property market has always been a popular investment choice, but recent years have seen significant changes that leave many investors questioning whether buy-to-let is still worth it. With fluctuating property prices, shifting mortgage rates, increased...
How to Get a Mortgage in Wandsworth
Wandsworth, located in southwest London, is one of the capital's most desirable boroughs. Known for its green spaces, vibrant communities, and excellent transport links, it's an attractive area for first-time buyers, families, and investors. However, navigating the...
What is a Property Conveyancer and How Much Do They Cost?
Buying a home is one of the most significant financial decisions you'll make in your lifetime. Whether you're purchasing your first property, investing in a buy-to-let, or remortgaging, understanding the role of a property conveyancer is crucial. But what exactly does...
UK House Prices Hold Steady in February: Halifax House Price Index
The latest Halifax House Price Index report for February 2025 shows that UK house prices remained largely stable over the month, dipping by just -0.1%, following a +0.6% increase in January. The average property price now stands at £298,602, a marginal decrease of...
How Mortgage Is Calculated
When applying for a mortgage, one of the most crucial steps is understanding how lenders calculate how much you can borrow or how mortgage is calculated. Mortgage calculations are based on a range of factors, including income, outgoings, employment type, and deposit...
Buy-To-Let Mortgage Tax Relief for Landlords
Investing in a buy-to-let property can be a lucrative venture, offering long-term rental income and potential capital appreciation for those looking to invest their money somewhere. However, landlords must also consider the financial responsibilities, including tax...
Government Announces Major Changes For UK Homebuyers
It’s looking likely that millions of UK homebuyers are about to benefit from long-overdue improvements to the home buying and selling process, the government has announced over the last couple of days! With a new initiative to slash delays and reduce the number of...
Can You Borrow Six Times Income With A Helping Hand Mortgage?
The Helping Hand mortgage now potentially allows first-time buyers to borrow up to six times their income. This can increase borrowing capacity by up to 33% more than Nationwide’s standard lending limits, offering a significant boost to those looking at buying their...
Barclays Property Insights: A Mixed Bag For The Housing Market
As mortgage brokers, we know that in this day and age, the property and mortgage market is far from simple to understand, and getting your head around trends and what they mean can be a bit of a nightmare. The latest Barclays Property Insights Report sheds light on...
How To Get A Mortgage As A Social Media Influencer
In today’s digital age, social media influencing has become a legitimate and thriving career. Whether that is on social media platforms like Instagram, TikTok, X (formerly twitter), or YouTube. There is great money to be earned if you know how to crack the code. If...
What Is Mortgage Cashback?
With high interest rates and stricter mortgage affordability rules, it is becoming a daily battle for mortgage lenders to encourage new borrowers. What is the incentive to choose a specific lender and product aside from who has the best rate in the bunch? Fortunately,...
Using Bonuses For High-Value London Property Investment
London’s elite professionals often find themselves juggling high salaries, substantial bonuses, and an ambition to own prime real estate. With property prices in London reaching unparalleled heights, using your bonuses strategically can unlock opportunities to secure...
UK House Prices End 2024 On A High According To Nationwide
Happy New Year! As we step into 2025, the latest Nationwide House Price Index has given us as a mortgage broker, plenty to reflect on regarding the resilience of the UK housing market in 2024. According to the report from Nationwide, against the backdrop of rising...
In Conversation With Heena Sandhu From Guardian
Welcome to our exclusive interview with Heena Sandhu, business development manager at Guardian, a prominent protection provider that do things differently to other providers. Guardian came to market in 2018 with a single ambition – every family to have protection that...
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