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The UK has been enjoying over a decade of low-interest rates since they were slashed during the financial crisis. What was meant to be a temporary measure has lasted 13 years due to the economic slowdown that occurred shortly after. But with inflation on the rise, along with rates on bonds, and general worry from […]

It’s simply a fact of life that many people wouldn’t be able to be homeowners without some kind of assistance. For some people, that help comes from family or loved ones. Others turn to the government’s available schemes in order to be able to afford owning a home. So, what’s available?

Obtaining a mortgage is a huge financial undertaking, so you’ll want to explore all the options available to you before locking in your deal. You will need to choose what kind of mortgage you’re looking for – a fixed-rate or a variable rate. If you need your rate to be locked in for a fixed […]

Over the course of the last year, pandemic lockdown restrictions have forced the UK public to remain indoors. We all had to forego adventures that would normally cost money, like dining out, entertainment, and holidays. Because of this, many people were able to increase their savings. Should you use the extra money in your bank […]

In the nineties and early noughties, offset mortgages were all the rage. Their popularity decreased over the years, but recently they’ve been in demand again. Could this be the comeback of offset mortgages?

People that have had a hard time saving up for a house deposit have more options than they might think. There are mortgages available with as little as a 5% deposit. Of course, the more you can put down, the better rate you’ll qualify for, but there are still providers out there that will allow […]

If you’ve decided it’s time to purchase your first home, then congratulations are in order. But before you can celebrate, you have to actually purchase your new property. And before you do that, you might have a lot of questions about how the whole process works.

If you’re looking for new or remortgaging options, there’s good news for you. The mortgage guarantee scheme announced in the 2021 Budget aims to make low depository mortgages more freely available.

New rules from the Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) mean that for many people who cannot switch to a more affordable mortgage, there might be help on the horizon. Under the new rules, lenders have more flexibility to help.

How long a mortgage offer lasts depends on your lender. Some lenders provide a mortgage offer that runs from the date the offer was made, others will start from the date of your application submission, and the rest will have even more specific terms in place. Always check with your lender at the start of […]