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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...

Halifax Increases 2-Year and 5-Year Fixed Mortgage Rates
Halifax announced yesterday an increase in interest rates across its 2-year and 5-year fixed mortgage products. Borrowers will see rate hikes ranging between 0.11% and 0.24%, effective immediately. The changes come as part of a broader shift in mortgage pricing, with...

Capital Gains Tax Changes: What It Means For Landlords And Investors
In recent months, landlords have been anxiously following developments around potential changes to Capital Gains Tax (CGT), fearing further strain on an already challenging buy-to-let market. This apprehension comes at a time when the market is facing serious...
3 Benefits of Mortgage Broker In Hammersmith
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...
Buy in Platinum Triangle With Belgravia Mortgage Advice
If you’re looking to purchase a property in London’s Belgravia, it’s fair to assume you can afford to do so. Belgravia is one of London’s most affluent areas, a favourite of celebrities and the jet-set. Despite being able to afford it though, it’s still worth seeking...
Ace your mortgage with help from an advisor in Wimbledon
Wimbledon can be synonymous with sports. Tennis is, of course, the obvious one, but it also has links to football and often sees athletes descend on Wimbledon Common to make use of its open spaces. Wimbledon town and village are an attractive prospect to people...
Using A Mortgage Advisor In Battersea
The right mortgage advice is essential when moving home. You want to get the most suitable mortgage deal for your needs from a trusted advisor committed to best serving its clients. For instance, those looking to move into the area may seek the help of a mortgage...
5 First-Time Buyer Mistakes
Is contents insurance at the forefront of your mind when you’re buying a property for the first time? In the excitement of buying your first home and the number of things you have to attend to, not taking out a contents policy may be one of a number of mistakes...
Work with a mortgage advisor in Fulham for a green future
We often see applicants looking for areas in the capital where they can live in comfort, and have confident they will potentially see long-term financial growth from their property. As an experienced mortgage advisor with experience in Fulham, it’s interesting to see...
3 things you need to know about life insurance
Life insurance is only for older people, right? Surely it’s not worth getting coverage until you know you’re reaching retirement age and want to invest in a safety net for your family should the worst happen? It’s something we hear a lot when we talk to people about...
18% of staff have income protection despite huge need
Research published in June 2017 shows the astonishing lack of critical illness or income protection insurance taken out by the UK workforce. The research conducted by Canada Life Group Insurance, which surveyed 1,010 full- and part-time employees in the UK, shows few...
What is contents insurance? (and what is it not?)
Close to 16 million adults have no contents insurance according to a Financial Inclusion Commission (FIC) report published in November 2017. It found 60% of those earning £15,000 or less per year have no contents cover – and few would be able to replace their...
Secure Your Business With Key Person Insurance
Not many professional business owners understand the benefits that having a key person insurance policy in place at their enterprise could provide. You may own a business yourself or be a key decision maker in the company. If you are then you’ll know precisely how...
Over 50s may be paying far too much for life insurance
Life insurance policies are amongst some of the most popular insurance products in the UK, yet over 50s may be paying far too much for their cover, and could benefit by exploring more of the market. For instance, policies that offer guaranteed pay outs, for instance,...
11% Of UK Adults Don’t Know If They Have Life Insurance
Getting the right life insurance policy and working with a specialist broker to find an affordable, bespoke package isn’t just essential for you as an individual. It’s crucial to giving greater peace of mind to your family and loved ones, letting them know they are...
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