8th September 2023

Interest rate rises could end but these questions remain for Bank of England

Written by Joe Mellor
Posted in Markets, Mortgage Support, Mortgages, Property

Interest rate rises could end this month Andrew Bailey, the Governor of the Bank of England, has indicated. This news should be welcomed by… Read More

23rd June 2023

How long should I fix my mortgage for?

Written by Sam Murphy
Posted in Base Rate, Mortgages, Personal Finance, Property, The Economy

When taking out a new mortgage product, you will have the choice of either choosing a fixed rate or a variable rate. A fixed rate… Read More

19th April 2023

Will interest rates ever start to fall?

Written by Sam Murphy
Posted in Base Rate, Buy-to-Let, First Time Buyers, Homebuying Process, Lifestyle, Markets, Mortgages, The Economy

Interest rates have been heading in one direction for more than a year now, rising from 0.1% in December 2021 to 4.25% today.  That’s had… Read More

13th April 2023

What do buy-to-let tenants look for?

Written by Sam Murphy
Posted in Buy-to-Let, Lifestyle, Mortgages, Property

As a buy-to-let investor, you know better than anyone how competitive the marketplace is right now. So what can you do to get ahead of… Read More

10th February 2023

Will my mortgage lender allow me to let out my home?

Written by Sam Murphy
Posted in Buy-to-Let, Lifestyle, Mortgages, Property

If you’re thinking of letting your property, whether on a long-term or short-term basis, here’s what you need to know when it comes to your… Read More

3rd February 2023

Can I get a mortgage on Maternity / Parental Leave?

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

You may think that getting a mortgage could be difficult if you’re about to start, or are currently on maternity or shared parental leave.  Fortunately,… Read More

6th October 2022

How does the falling pound affect me?

Written by Sam Murphy
Posted in Base Rate, Budget, Lifestyle, Markets, Mortgages, The Economy

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?

Written by Sam Murphy
Posted in Budget, Lifestyle, Markets, Property, Protection, The Economy

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

23rd September 2022

Autumn Mini Budget – Key Announcements

Written by Sam Murphy
Posted in Base Rate, Budget, Markets, Mortgages, Property, The Economy

Kwasi Kwarteng, the new Chancellor of the Exchequer, has delivered a mini Budget, dubbed The Growth Plan, in which he promises “a new approach for… Read More

16th September 2022

Should I break out of my fixed rate mortgage?

Written by Sam Murphy
Posted in Budget, Mortgages, Property, Self Employed

With interest rates on the rise, a question we’re being asked a lot at the moment is “should I break out of my fixed rate… Read More