17th February 2023

Buying your first home – a step by step guide

Written by Sam
Posted in About Us, Buy-to-Let, First Time Buyers, Mortgages, Property, Self Employed

Buying your first home can be daunting. You may not know where to start so find yourself speaking with friends / family or scrolling online… Read More

10th February 2023

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

Written by Sam
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
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

22nd December 2022

Should I use a Mortgage Broker or talk to my Bank?

Written by Sam
Posted in About Us, Buy-to-Let, First Time Buyers, Mortgages, Property, Self Employed

When it comes to taking out a mortgage or remortgaging your property, speaking to your bank might seem like a logical, natural first step to… Read More

12th December 2022

VIDEO: Can I buy a property from family with no deposit?

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

Today Sam Mason is talking about buying property from a family member.  If they’re willing to offer you a discount, do you… Read More

29th November 2022

How are Mortgage Brokers paid?

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

Before engaging a mortgage broker, you might wonder how they’re paid, will the service be free or might you be charged a substantial fee?  In… Read More

24th November 2022

Why has my property been ‘Down-valued’ and what can I do?

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

A down-valuation is when a mortgage lender’s surveyor values a property lower than the current owner or buyer expects it to be valued at.  This… Read More

11th November 2022

VIDEO: Is now the right time to buy?

Written by Sam
Posted in About Us, Buy-to-Let, First Time Buyers, Mortgages, Property, Self Employed

Today Sam Mason is talking about the housing market – specifically a question that’s being asked a lot at the minute by… Read More

27th October 2022

How can I reduce my mortgage payments?

Written by Sam
Posted in Base Rate, Budget, First Time Buyers, Markets, Mortgages, Property, Self Employed, The Economy

Due to the recent financial turbulence, a lot of us are feeling the pinch with the cost of living rising and now with the a… Read More

16th September 2022

Should I break out of my fixed rate mortgage?

Written by Sam
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