Could the General Election have an impact on your mortgage?
With voting taking place next week for the General Election, many homeowners and prospective buyers are wondering how the results might impact their mortgages.
With voting taking place next week for the General Election, many homeowners and prospective buyers are wondering how the results might impact their mortgages.
What happens if the institution that looks after your savings goes bust? While memories of the 2008 banking crisis are receding with each passing year, there will always be a concern that money placed with any bank or other institution could be at risk.
If you have a trip booked this summer, the last thing you want is to worry about your home security while you’re away. You’ve worked hard all year and deserve a well-earned break. Holidays are important, and it’s likely you have something planned that you’re looking forward to. The last thing you want is a phone call saying your home has been burgled while you’re enjoying your holiday.
Buying a home is one of the most significant purchases you’ll ever make. While it’s exciting to imagine your new space, it’s crucial to keep your finances in check. Here are some fun and practical ways to save money during your home-buying journey.
Gardens have long been desirable and known to add value to property, and with the increase in hybrid working in recent years, the desire for outdoor space can make for a key area that can add both value and appeal to your home.
This month welcomed the new Tax Year, that started back on 6th April. We look at a number of checks you can make to ensure your finances are given the ‘spring clean’ for the year ahead.
In these challenging economic times, an interesting report has revealed that one in six people are choosing property investment as a pathway for generating income, so we look further into the drivers behind this.
Early April saw the Government’s 2% reduction in National Insurance on wages take effect, which represents a welcome bonus for many, however we look ahead to a potential risk of tax increases further down the line.
Spring has sprung, and with it comes a fresh opportunity for property sales. The months of March through May are historically the prime time for the property market, yielding consistent sales each year1. If you’re contemplating a sale, here are five compelling reasons to make Spring the season to showcase your property on the market.
The process of buying a home or arranging a remortgage can feel stressful enough, but it’s being made more challenging by recent data that reveals the average shelf-life of a mortgage product has dropped from 28 days down to just 15 days1, making it more important than ever to act fast to help secure a deal that’s suitable for you.