GENERAL BLOG
Interest Rate Cuts – 20th March 2020
The Bank of England has cut interest rate to a record new low, originally 0.75% cut down to 0.25% and then slashed to 0.1% - the lowest ever rate in the bank’s 325-year history. This was announced on March 19th by the Bank’s Monetary Policy Committee. ...
Mortgage for a concessionary purchase
Concessionary mortgages are becoming more popular than ever before. This could be a family member selling the property below market value to you, or your landlord offering you a discount on your rental property Whatever your circumstances your mortgage expert ...
Right to Buy Mortgages
The Right to Buy is a government scheme introduced in 1980 and gives the opportunity for council tenants to buy their council property. The council will offer a discount ...
Staying power
Is the lowest rate always the best option? We look into factors such as arrangement fees and cashback for an up-to-date understanding of the ...
The lowdown on rates
Is the lowest rate always the best option? We look into factors such as arrangement fees and cashback for an up-to-date understanding of the ...
Bank Vs Broker
What is the advantage of using a broker over the alternatives? A mortgage broker acts as an intermediary between the homeowner and the mortgage ...
Top ways you can save up for your house deposit
One of the hardest things about getting on the property ladder is saving up for your first deposit. To help you get started, we’ve selected the top 3 ...
What is critical illness cover, and do you need it?
Critical illness cover as a part of your mortgage is something all mortgage holders should consider. Whether you\'re just about to discuss taking a ...
3 ways using a mortgage broker can benefit first-time buyers
Why use a mortgage broker? Trying to get a mortgage as a first-time buyer is not always an easy, straightforward process. Seen as a higher risk than ...
TSB announce branch closures
TSB recently announced that they plan to close 82 branches across the whole of the UK throughout 2020, ...