18th November 2022
Why are fixed rates falling while the base rate is rising?
Although we are seeing the Bank of England base rate rise, that does not necessarily mean that mortgage rates will too. To help clarify things,… Read More
13th October 2022
How do rising interest rates impact homeowners and first-time buyers?
Since the financial crisis of 2008, the Bank of England has kept its base rate low, meaning that borrowing has been cheap for banks, and… Read More
24th June 2022
How high will eurozone interest rates go?
The UK is far from alone as it struggles with soaring inflation, as fiscal policymakers in Europe are also looking at keeping rising costs under… Read More
26th May 2022
What’s the difference between Freehold, Leasehold & Share of Freehold?
You’ll have probably seen these on a property listing. If you’ve ever wondered what it all means, here’s a brief explanation Freehold If you… Read More
13th May 2022
How Many Bank Rate Rises Will We See this Year?
Last month, the UK’s inflation figures for March were released. Having been 6.2% in February, inflation had risen to 7%, the highest rate for 30… Read More
17th March 2022
Bank of England Base Rate up again to 0.75% – what does it mean for my mortgage?
Here’s what you need to know about today’s Bank of England rate increase announcement… What’s happened? The Bank of England has… Read More
16th December 2021
Bank of England Base Rate increased to 0.25% – what does it mean for my mortgage?
Here’s what you need to know about today’s Bank of England rate increase announcement… What’s happened? The Bank of England has… Read More
13th December 2021
We’re Happy in Hove, according to Rightmove
Rightmove’s ‘Happy at Home’ index, now in its 10th year, as ranked Hove as the 4th happiest place to live in the… Read More
3rd December 2021
Help to Build scheme – what you need to know
The new Help to Build scheme has been launched, aimed at people in England who want to custom build or self build their own home. … Read More
22nd November 2021
NEW ‘Deposit Unlock’ scheme – what you need to know
The new Deposit Unlock scheme has launched, aiming to help more would-be homebuyers afford a New Build property. What is the Deposit Unlock scheme? Deposit… Read More