16th June 2022

Will my mortgage lender allow me to take on a lodger?

Written by Sam
Posted in Budget, Lifestyle, Mental Health & Wellbeing, Mortgages, Property

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

20th May 2022

Is Buy to Let still worth it?

Written by Sam
Posted in Buy-to-Let, Lifestyle, Markets, Mortgages, Property, The Economy

The buy-to-let market has made a strong bounceback from the pandemic, with demand for rental accommodation soaring in many parts of the country, in particular… Read More

5th May 2022

I take cash through my business – can I get a mortgage?

Written by Sam
Posted in Accountancy, First Time Buyers, Mortgages, Property, Self Employed, Small Business

Despite the huge push for card-only payments since the COVID-19 pandemic, taking cash is still the norm for many businesses and amongst the self-employed, particularly… Read More

28th April 2022

Three creative ways to get on the property ladder if you don’t have enough income or deposit

Written by Sam
Posted in First Time Buyers, Lifestyle, Mortgages, Property, Self Employed

Is the perception that aspiring young homeowners can’t get on the property ladder always correct? It’s no secret that here in the UK property prices… Read More

21st April 2022

Do I need life insurance to get a mortgage?

Written by Sam
Posted in Lifestyle, Mental Health & Wellbeing, Property, Protection

It’s a question we get asked a lot, and the short answer is ‘no’ – but you might want to think about it…. Nobody likes… Read More

14th April 2022

Just picked up the keys to your new home? Here’s 5 things you mustn’t forget to do next….

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

The day you complete on the purchase of your new home will be hectic – filled with both excitement and sometimes a fair amount of… Read More

31st March 2022

Do I Really Need to Make a Will?

Written by Sam
Posted in Equity Release, Lifestyle, Mental Health & Wellbeing, Property, Protection, Retirement, Wills & Trusts

What happens to your assets when you die? Doesn’t everything automatically go to your partner or spouse? Well, no, and this mistaken belief might explain… Read More

11th March 2022

Mortgage Medics Scoop Local Hero Award!

Written by Sam
Posted in About Us, Community, Mortgages, Property

Last night at the beautiful Birmingham Town Hall, we were over the moon to be crowned winners for South East England at the NatWest Local… Read More

3rd March 2022

What Will Rishi Sunak Say in his Budget?

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

Chancellor of the Exchequer Rishi Sunak is expected to deliver his Spring Budget on March 23rd, in which he’ll outline his view of the country’s… Read More

24th February 2022

Lasting Power Of Attorney: Why It’s An Issue You Can’t Ignore

Written by Sam
Posted in Equity Release, Lifestyle, Mental Health & Wellbeing, Property, Protection, Retirement

Ageing and death aren’t easy subjects to think about, but as we get older, they’re topics that it would be foolish to ignore. The average… Read More