The highlight (or low light) from the UK’s most recent mini-budget was the announcement of huge tax cuts. As a result, interest rates have risen, while the pound has plummeted to record lows against the dollar. While the government has since taken a U-turn on this monumental decision, the mortgage market remains quite volatile. With […]
The process of buying a home, while very exciting, is not exactly all fun and games. As you navigate the process, you realise that there are a lot more costs and paperwork involved than you’d ever imagined. Chances are, the word ‘costs’ in this headline may even be unsettling you. Especially if you’re a first-time […]
Since 2013, UK home buyers have been able to access loan assistance thanks to the government’s Help To Buy Equity Loans scheme. During the housing crisis and tough economic times, it has made property ownership a reality for many young people who otherwise would never have been able to afford it.
According to the Financial Times, UK mortgage rates rose at their fastest pace for a decade in the last six months, according to data from the Bank of England. This fuels the expectation that the country’s housing market is cooling after a pandemic-induced boom.
When you take out an insurance policy, you are usually in it for the long run. However, circumstances alter, and as a result, you can sometimes be in a situation where considering cancelling policies can cross your mind. For example, in times of economic change and stress, it has become common to cancel expenses you’d […]
Undiagnosed, untreated, and unrecognised symptoms of depreciating mental health costs the global economy more per year than the GDP of a small to medium country. To put this into perspective, let’s look at a few statistics.
Millions of borrowers are likely to paying the lender’s default standard variable rate (SVR). Is this you? If so, now is the perfect time to consider a remortgage.
The importance of business protection is often overlooked. It can help businesses continue to trade if an owner or key person within the business dies or becomes critically ill. The policy could help ensure that key people are replaced, the debt of the business is covered or shares from the deceased partner/director’s estate are purchased. […]
2020 has certainly been a challenging year and I would like to thank all our staff who have done an incredible job since March. They have adapted to a variety of working conditions, remaining professional throughout, and have continued to deliver excellent customer service.
Once your mortgage application has been submitted, the lender starts the assessment process. You will need to provide various documents and there may be several conversations and requests before you hear whether the application has been accepted. Your broker will be liaising with the underwriter at every stage and keep you updated of developments when […]
