It was a disappointing Spring Budget for anyone looking to get onto the housing ladder. There was a distinct lack of announcements concerning Lifetime ISAs (contrary to expectations). No replacement for Help to Buy and no changes to Stamp… Read More »A Feeble Spring Budget for First Time Buyers
Don’t cancel your Mortgage Protection! With all the economic uncertainty, we understand that it might feel tempting to cut costs where you can by cancelling protection. But it’s more important than ever to have the appropriate cover now. So you… Read More »Do I really need Protection for my Mortgage?
Buy-to-let is a popular investment for those looking to diversify their portfolio of savings or stocks and shares. However, it is an investment that comes with a level of responsibility most investors aren’t ready for. As with any Investment, the… Read More »Investment Mortgages Punish First Time Buyers
We start March’s Mortgage news with an update on the base rate. The Bank of England (BoE) kept Bank Rate at 5.25%, following the latest meeting of the Monetary Policy Committee (MPC) in February. (To see more news from the… Read More »What does the housing market look like now?
After prospective and existing mortgage borrowers had a tough year in 2023, there looks to be good news on the horizon. Renewed activity in the housing market According to Zoopla’s December House Price Index, there was a 25% rise in… Read More »Good news on the horizon for Housing And Mortgages
Here’s Januarys Mortgage News and the question on everyone’s lips is: ‘When will the Bank Rate go down in 2024?‘ Some leading experts have suggested that the Bank of England (BoE) could be forced to bring forward its first planned… Read More »Better Mortgage News for the New Year?
Have you decided on your finance resolutions for 2024 yet? I suggest starting with your mortgage. Undertaking a protection and mortgage review should be top of a financial to-do list for the coming year. But don’t worry if you haven’t… Read More »You should make your Mortgage resolutions for 2024
