Mortgage News, Insights & Advice
All the latest UK mortgage news, insights and advice from the world of mortgage lending and Oportfolio
UK Mortgage Market Update – 30th of March 2026
UK mortgage rates are rising again in March 2026 despite the base rate holding. This update explains what’s driving changes and what it means for buyers and remortgages.
Case Study: Helping a First-Time Buyer Use a Gifted Deposit to Secure a Mortgage
Case Study: Helping a First-Time Buyer Use a Gifted Deposit to Secure a Mortgage This mortgage case study is based on a real client scenario. Details have been simplified to protect client confidentiality. For many first-time buyers, saving a deposit is one of the...
Designing the Perfect London Home: An In-Depth Interview with South West London Interior Designer Hannah Ashe
Designing the Perfect London Home: An In-Depth Interview with South West London Interior Designer Hannah Ashe Interior Design Advice for South West London Homeowners For many homeowners, buying a property is just the beginning. The real journey starts when you begin...
Second Home In Cornwall Case Study
After several years of living the city lifestyle, our client wanted to buy his dream second family home in the idyllic historical coastal county of Cornwall in the Southwest of England. His main concern was that he wanted to keep his current property and didn’t have access to enough personal funds to put down a deposit on the new second property.
Halifax and its subsidiaries SLASH their valuation fees.
A lot of big changes in the mortgage processing world have happened within the last few months but we were all quite taken aback when Halifax announced last week that they would reducing their standard valuation fee across the board. Something that even experienced mortgage professionals did not see coming.
A Christmas miracle for potential new buyers?
The Rightmove House Price Index has released surprising figures this month that show the average house price coming on to the market has reduced by 0.6% compared to last month’s figures potentially encouraging new buyers over the holidays.
House prices driving you up the wall?
Figures show that the 2021 average house price is now £256,000 and London’s average soars above this at £495,000! These figures can be quite disheartening but don’t fear, there is hope on the horizon.
Mortgage arrears a thing of the past? Or just for now?
Official statistics have shown that mortgage arrears across the board have fallen and continue to fall drastically, nearing historical lows according to UK Finance.
Bridging lending – The Return
Fantastic news for people looking for a buy to let, buying at auction or, purchasing a property that might need a little TLC.
The Best Gyms in Putney to Get You Into Shape
Going to the gym helps you build your fitness and improve your endurance. Aside from the obvious physical benefits, the gym can also help your mental well being, by improving your mood, sleep, and brain function. When you’re living and working in London, life can be...
Property prices up 2.1% month-on-month.
A new report from Nationwide has confirmed everything Oportfolio have been seeing anecdotally in the last few weeks- namely, that the demand for property is far outweighing current supply. This is making for a highly competitive market, especially in the City of London and the surrounding areas.
Landlords ‘not confident’ in new EPC regulations
BTL properties need to achieve a good energy efficiency rating for lenders
How Will Rising House Prices Affect Me?
We’re living through strange times in the housing market where open an house allows a full afternoon of ten-minute viewings, resulting in immediate offers being put in at asking price – or above. Long gone are the days when the buyer holds the power and a lower...
Feedback from satisfied Oportfolio team customers
Here’s a selection of independent testimonials written by clients who have used Oportfolio based on referrals from others or who would happily recommend us to members of their personal network. “We were recommended Oportfolio through a friend and are very happy that...
‘The Gothic House’ best mortgage case study
Gus and Selena were referred to us by James Penny of Penny & Sinclair Estate Agents in Oxford who has regularly referred clients to us over several years. During our initial conversation with the couple, it was clear they had fallen head over heels for a period...
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