Mortgage News, Insights & Advice

So, your current mortgage deal is coming to an end and the big question is whether you should stay with your current lender or move to a new one. What to do? Forty years ago, it was probably common for people to spend their whole life with the same bank, mortgage...

So, you’ve done it. You’ve taken the plunge, found your dream house, sorted the mortgage (hopefully through us!), found a buyer for your own property and contracts have been exchanged. All that’s left now is to sit back, put your feet up and wait for moving day. Well,...

When it comes to making plans for the future, one option that many homeowners consider is looking for additional borrowing from their existing lender or, if the circumstances are right, re-mortgaging in order to raise the money needed for a home extension. According...

With Theresa May having emerged from her Brussels trip with unanimous backing for her plan for Britain’s exit from the European Union (brexit) and prepares for tomorrow’s Parliamentary vote on it (assuming continued Cabinet concerns about the likelihood of a Commons...

Our occasional series highlighting the work of businesses Oportfolio works with continues with a look at the impact interior design can have on the sale of your current home and the transformation of your new one. Rush Interiors is run by leading designer, Rushim...

Our occasional series highlighting the work of businesses Oportfolio works with continues with a look at City To Country relocation – a property relocation service with a difference, run by a man who knows a thing or two about the advantages and disadvantages of city...

Whether you want to insulate yourself from the possibility of a rise in the Bank of England base rate, are considering doing some home improvement or you simply want to move your borrowing to a better deal, there are all sorts of reasons why you might be considering...

For almost all of us, a house is the most expensive thing you’ll ever buy. Not only is it the centre of family life and a retreat from the hustle and bustle of everyday life, it’s also a financial asset that, in all likelihood, you expect to grow in value. With all...

Working with a professional mortgage broker with experience in Kensington that has spent years building strong links with various lenders can help people looking to move to get the most suitable mortgage deal for their needs. This includes those who are looking to...

There’s little more satisfying than working alongside the younger generation, providing mortgage advice to first-time buyers and those with little-to-no experience of the property market to help them take the right steps financially to finally get on the property...

If you’re part of the older generation and are looking to move on to somewhere where you can retire in peace, it makes sense to partner with an experienced, professional mortgage advisor to help you plan your next move in Chelsea. They’re often referred to as ‘empty...

Hammersmith is an area that continually attracts the eye of homeowners. In particular, many families based in Kensington and Chelsea who are looking to upsize have chosen to target larger and more affordable properties in Hammersmith. This is according to Paul...