4th October 2023

Help to Buy forces first-time buyers to sell up – What can you do?

Written by Joe Mellor
Posted in First Time Buyers, Homebuying Process, Mortgage Support, Mortgages, Personal Finance, Remortgaging, The Economy

The Government’s Help to Buy scheme is forcing first-time buyers to sell up. It is another sign of the UK property market struggling. Why is… Read More

25th September 2023

Homeowners slashing prices across UK & Brighton high on list

Written by Joe Mellor
Posted in Equity Release, First Time Buyers, Markets, Mortgage Support, Mortgages, Personal Finance, Property, Remortgaging, The Economy

Homeowners slashing prices in the UK. In total, eight of the 10 areas that have seen the biggest price cuts are in the South East. Read More

15th September 2023

How much can I borrow on a mortgage?

Written by Sam Murphy
Posted in First Time Buyers, Homebuying Process, Mortgages, Personal Finance, Property, Remortgaging, Self Employed

If you’re hoping to buy your first property or move home, the first question you will likely think is ‘How much can I borrow… Read More

12th September 2023

Predicted cost of rental rises compared to first time buyers is eye-opening

Written by Joe Mellor
Posted in Buy-to-Let, First Time Buyers, Mortgages, Property, Small Business

An exclusive story in the i has said that rental rises are to cost £3,700-a-year more than first-time buyers pay on their… Read More

10th August 2023

I’m on a Visa, can I get a mortgage?

Written by Sam Murphy
Posted in First Time Buyers, Homebuying Process, Mortgages, Property

If you’re living in the UK on a visa, and don’t yet have ILTR (Indefinite Leave To Remain) then it may still be possible to… Read More

3rd August 2023

Should I take my mortgage over a longer term?

Written by Sam Murphy
Posted in First Time Buyers, Mortgages, Personal Finance, Property, Remortgaging, Retirement, Self Employed

As inflation soars and people struggle with higher living costs, many are having to make tough financial choices to make ends meet and progress in… Read More

24th July 2023

Can I get a mortgage on a flat above a shop or pub?

Written by Sam Murphy
Posted in First Time Buyers, Homebuying Process, Mortgages, Property

Getting a mortgage on a flat above or near a commercial property can be tricky. There are a few things that you should know, to understand the likelihood of getting an… Read More

12th July 2023

What types of Survey Report are available when buying a property?

Written by Sam Murphy
Posted in First Time Buyers, Homebuying Process, Mortgages, Property

In this article we’ll explain the 3 different types of surveys you can get and may help you decide if one is needed and which… Read More

19th June 2023

I’m going to University – can I buy my own student house?

Written by Sam Murphy
Posted in Buy-to-Let, First Time Buyers, Mortgages, Property

What comes to mind when you think “Student House” – An Expensive, run down, messy property, with a greedy landlord?  Well, what if you could… Read More

7th June 2023

Should you be wary of 100% mortgages?

Written by Sam Murphy
Posted in First Time Buyers, Homebuying Process, Markets, Mortgages, Property, Self Employed, The Economy

Skipton Building Society recently hit the headlines after announcing that it was offering a deposit-free mortgage, aimed at first-time buyers currently living in rented accommodation. Read More