When will interest rates rise (or in fact be cut)? – Latest predictions
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Owning A Home
Do you need life insurance to get a mortgage?
While it is not compulsory to have life insurance in place to get a mortgage it is advisable. No-one likes to think about death, but…
Remortgaging to consolidate debt – Is it really a good idea?
Most people associate remortagaging with securing a better interest rate for their monthly repayments or releasing funds for home improvements, but it is also possible…
How to release equity from your home to buy another property – what you need to know
Many homeowners have benefited from house price growth in recent years and it presents an interesting opportunity for many baby boomers, using equity release, to…
The best way to fund home improvements
From a lack of property supply to high house prices and Stamp Duty costs, it is no surprise that many homeowners are choosing to improve…
How to remortgage to buy another property
Savings rates are at record lows and with inflation persistently high, many are still tempted by the rental yields on offer when investing in property….
How much can I remortgage my house for and what is the cost?
Homeowners have been taking advantage of record-low mortgage rates to remortgage and move to cheaper repayments or release much-needed cash locked up in their property….
Remortgaging in 2018 – is now the right time to fix & for how long?
This remortgage guide is broken into two parts. Firstly the short answer which will quickly help you decide whether to fix your mortgage, how long…
How to remortgage and get the best rate
We are regularly encouraged to shop around for car insurance or holiday cover, but the same should also be true when it comes to your…
6 mistakes people make when trying to sell their property
After decades spent selling houses in the UK I see property sellers making the same mistakes time and time again and wondering why their house won’t sell….
5 reasons your house is not selling & what to do about it
In the current UK property market it is important, when trying to sell your home, that you give yourself the best chance of finding a…