The North of England isn’t just synonymous with cheap pints, brit-pop and pies anymore! It seems that the North of England is capturing the attention of property investors like never before. Paragon Bank’s recent report, The Factors Driving the Buy-to-Let Market in...
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Can Mortgages Be Transferred To Another Property
Can mortgages be transferred to another property? That is certainly a question that a lot of people who currently have a mortgage want to know. Getting a mortgage is normally quite a smooth process if you have the right kind of mortgage advice and advisor. However,...
Abi Muazu From Barclays Mortgages Shares Her Thoughts
A couple of weeks ago, our team at Oportfolio Mortgages had the pleasure of welcoming Abi Muazu, business development manager for Barclays mortgages into our Putney mortgage brokerage. As part of our ongoing commitment to building close relationships with mortgage...
In Conversation With Sophie Jones: Residential Conveyancing With William Sturges
Welcome to our exclusive interview with Sophie Jones, residential conveyancing solicitor and partner at William Sturges Solicitors, a prominent legal firm based in central London. After well over one hundred years of trading, William Sturges has established itself as...
How To Find The Landlord Of A Property
Being a rental tenant in 2024 can be tricky for a number of reasons, especially when you need to find out who the landlord is for a property. Whether you’re a tenant seeking to address a concern, a prospective renter, or simply someone looking to make an enquiry about...
In Conversation With Russell White: Buying And Selling With Winkworth Putney
Welcome to our exclusive interview with Russell White, the Director of Winkworth Estate Agents Putney, a distinguished figure in the residential property sales and purchases arena. Winkworth Putney, a cornerstone of South West London's property market, boasts a legacy...
How To Become A Property Developer
Thinking of becoming a property developer? Bravo. According to a 2023 article in The Big Issue, there are around 261,000 empty or abandoned homes in the UK. Yes there is a housing crisis in England, but with over 200,000 empty properties in desperate need of...
In Conversation with Ben Goddard: Navigating Lettings with Winkworth Southfields
Welcome to our exclusive interview with Ben Goddard, the Associate Director and Head of Lettings at Winkworth Southfields. As one of London's premier estate and lettings agencies, Winkworth has a rich and well respected history spanning over 180 years. Winkworth is...
Metro Bank Large Mortgage Loans Releases New Exciting Criteria
Today, Metro Bank has announced significant enhancements to its large loan mortgage offerings. These changes, effective immediately, promise greater flexibility and accessibility for borrowers seeking mortgages above £1 million. As a leading whole-of-market mortgage...
Large Mortgage Loans Up For Renewal? We Can Save You Money
Are you a high net worth individual with a £700K, £800K, £900K, £1 Million+ large mortgage loans coming up for renewal within the next year to two years? If the answer is yes, then you are one of the 1.8 million people expected to come off their fixed rate deal. For...
Portfolio Landlord Mortgages
So you’ve owned a property for a while and decide to rent it out. This initial buy-to-let investment proves to be a profitable source of income for yourself, so you decide to get another. Soon you find that you are in the position to buy more, and more. You have now...
Does Your Insurance Cover You For 100% Of Malignant Cancers?
Facing a diagnosis of cancer is a daunting prospect, both emotionally and financially. While insurance can provide a safety net during such a challenging time, it's crucial to understand the extent of coverage offered, especially when it comes to malignant cancers. In...
Children’s Critical Illness Cover
In today's unpredictable world, being financially resilient is paramount, especially when it comes to safeguarding the well-being of your family. While conversations about financial security often revolve around protecting oneself or a partner against serious...
Income Protection vs Critical Illness Cover
In today's unpredictable economy, being successful and prospering usually boils down to keeping your finances in check. To safeguard against these uncertainties, financial protection becomes essential, especially if you have people and assets to protect. And two...
Do I Need Critical Illness Cover?
Life is a journey fraught with unexpected twists and turns, and not all of them bring joy unfortunately. While it's human nature to avoid dwelling on the negative aspects of our health, the reality is that many of us will face a serious illness at some point in our...
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