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

28th January 2023

What is Open Banking?

Written by Sam
Posted in Lifestyle, Personal Finance

It’s a term we’ve heard a lot recently, so let’s take a close look at what open banking actually is, and how many people know… Read More

19th January 2023

What help is there for First Time Buyers, now Help to Buy has finished? (Part 2)

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

Following on from our article last week What help is there for First Time Buyers, now Help to Buy has finished? (Part 1),… Read More

12th January 2023

What help is there for First Time Buyers, now Help to Buy has finished? (Part 1)

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

You may already know from our previous article ‘Help to buy is ending, when do I need to apply?’ that help to buy… 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

1st November 2022

Is Equity Release a Good Idea?

Written by Sam
Posted in Equity Release, Lifestyle, Mortgages, Property, Retirement

Early last month, City AM had a dramatic headline: ‘Cash-strapped homeowners turn their properties into personal cash machines.’ They reported that equity release was ‘booming’,… Read More