1st November 2022
Is Equity Release a Good Idea?
Early last month, City AM had a dramatic headline: ‘Cash-strapped homeowners turn their properties into personal cash machines.’ They reported that equity release was ‘booming’,… Read More
20th October 2022
What are Gilts?
The recent Mini Budget, a £45 billion tax cutting package, paid for by increased public borrowing, led to panic among many investors and a run… Read More
6th October 2022
How does the falling pound affect me?
The pound went into freefall after Chancellor Kwasi Kwarteng’s Mini Budget, with news of a raft of tax cuts at a time of soaring inflation… Read More
27th September 2022
Why is inflation making my life insurance more expensive?
As rises in the cost of living continue to squeeze our finances, some insurance policyholders have noticed their monthly premiums have also hiked. We explore… Read More
5th August 2022
Bank of England scraps mortgage affordability test
These exciting headlines have been filling our newsfeeds the last few days, but what does this change actually mean for new borrowers? Surely lenders won’t… Read More
15th July 2022
Join the Mortgage Medics Fantasy Football League for 2022/23!
The new season is nearly upon us, and we’d love you to join our Premier League Fantasy Football League. ⚽️ Already have a team?… Read More
14th July 2022
How does Right to Buy work?
If you’re currently renting a property from the council, local authority or housing association, and have aspirations of owning your home, then the Right to… Read More
29th June 2022
Can I get a mortgage on a property with an Annexe?
What is an Annexe? Commonly referred to as a ‘Granny Annexe’, the term refers to additional accommodation either attached to the main dwelling or in… Read More
16th June 2022
Will my mortgage lender allow me to take on a lodger?
The recent cost of living surges have made a lot of us re-think our finances. Can we afford all those streaming services? Are our avocado… Read More
9th June 2022
5 tips which could improve your credit score
Having a good credit score can have a huge impact on your chances of being approved for a mortgage. A good credit score can help… Read More