15th April 2021

What do first-time buyers need to know in 2021?

Written by Sam
Posted in First Time Buyers, Mortgages, Property

If you’re looking to buy your first home or help somebody close to you buy theirs, it can be an exciting time, but not one… Read More

8th April 2021

The Chancellor’s Mortgage Guarantee: a Good Idea? Or a Big Mistake?

Written by Sam
Posted in Budget, COVID-19, Markets, Mortgages, Property

“Generation Rent,” declared Rishi Sunak in his Budget speech, “will become Generation Buy.” Had the House of Commons been full, this announcement would no doubt… Read More

6th April 2021

4 simple tips to keep your online data safe

Written by Sam
Posted in Community, Lifestyle, Mental Health & Wellbeing

The last twelve months have been notable for many things: one of them, sadly, has been the rapid increase in cybercrime as criminals look to… Read More

1st April 2021

Could your Child help you get a bigger mortgage?

Written by Sam
Posted in First Time Buyers, Mortgages, Property

1st April 2021 After months of work behind the scenes we’re delighted to launch a world first in mortgage lending – the Offspring Mortgage Guarantee… Read More

18th March 2021

Could your face replace your bank card?

Written by Sam
Posted in Lifestyle, Markets

Once upon a time we bartered; we exchanged animal skins for meat and sold our labour for a square meal. Then, gradually, coins and paper… Read More

11th March 2021

What is the state of the mortgage market after a year of Covid?

Written by Sam
Posted in COVID-19, First Time Buyers, Markets, Mortgages, Property

11th March 2021 Like all markets, the mortgage market has not avoided the impact of coronavirus. A year after the start of the pandemic let’s… Read More

5th March 2021

Budget Overview 2021

Written by Sam
Posted in Budget, COVID-19, Markets, Mortgages, Property

5th March 2021 Introduction It is interesting to look back 12 months to Rishi Sunak’s first Budget: it was followed by a year none of… Read More

3rd March 2021

95% mortgages are coming back!

Written by Sam
Posted in Budget, COVID-19, First Time Buyers, Mortgages, Property

4th March 2021 In yesterday’s budget statement, Chancellor Rishi Sunak announced the launch of a mortgage guarantee scheme, along with a commitment from a number… Read More

3rd March 2021

Stamp Duty Holiday – EXTENDED

Written by Sam
Posted in Budget, COVID-19, Mortgages, Property

3rd March 2021 There was great news for homebuyers today as chancellor Rishi Sunak extended the stamp duty holiday for a further 3 months, until… Read More

19th February 2021

Can Flexible Working Really Boost Productivity?

Written by Sam
Posted in COVID-19, Equity Release, First Time Buyers, Markets, Mortgages, Property

In the old days it was simple. You went to work for a company, spent your whole life there and duly retired. ‘Security’ was what… Read More