So your remortgage is coming up and suddenly your repayments are looking like they are set to rocket – what on earth do you do?! We all know that interest rates have been steadily rising and anyone who has a mortgage has probably been following the news and biting their nails, wondering how it will …
You might lose your dream home because of a wrong keystroke! Did you know that a single wrong keystroke could cause your dream of owning your first home to come crashing down? This is a frustratingly common issue that many people face while trying to close a mortgage agreement. When you’re getting pre-approved for a …
You’re about to embark on the biggest financial step you could ever take – purchasing your very first home. But… where do you start?! Buying a house is a BIG DEAL, there are lots of things to consider and many steps to take – we’re here to help and guide you through it all. Saving …
From spikes in inflation, the turbulent political landscape, legislation changes… It’s been a tricky time for landlords. There’s been plenty of change in the property market over the past few months. However, despite the upheaval, with a glut of landlords leaving the market, things have looked pretty positive for the remaining landlords (although not so …
With some landlords selling up, is now the time to snap up a bargain? With the current cost-of-living crisis dominating the news (and our bank balances) it seems like bargains are hard to come by at the moment. However, according to some recent research by Hamptons, if you’re in the market for a new property, …
Could holiday lets secure you a bigger return than a traditional rental? The past few years have been a voyage of discovery for many of us. With finances taking a hammering and every new month bringing untold joys, it is no surprise really that many landlords (as many as one in ten if reports are …
Refinancing in the current economic climate Managing mortgages is never fun, is it? When you’re facing refinancing, even less so. With interest rates bouncing around all over the place, it is a worrying time for everyone, and no one more so than for landlords. To try and clarify exactly what is happening with the money …
Is landlord lending turning a corner? The cost-of-living crisis has brought everything financial into sharp focus, and landlord lending is no exception. However, could it be turning a positive corner? The experts certainly seem to be hopeful. Increased number of Buy-to-Let Loans Money comparison experts have said this week that the increased number of buy-to-let …
The perfect storm: Can landlords withstand the mortgage mess? The UK is in economic turmoil, and the property industry is being hit hard. Interest rates and energy bills are up. And understandably, a lot of landlords are getting flashbacks to 2008’s financial crisis and wondering if they can weather this latest storm too. There is …
Today’s blog is by Stephen Smith, a non-executive director and consultant in financial services, with 40 years experience in the mortgage industry. He joined us on Friday 4th November for a deep dive into the current economic turmoil, so be sure to watch the replay! Are buyers in a worse position now than in the …
