Why arranging a second mortgage may get a lot harder The Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) has recently announced that it plans to regulate the second charge mortgage market. Up until...
The new mortgage rules which came into effect in April 2014 have had a big impact on the mortgage market, in particular on how to get a mortgage. There's been...
If you are thinking of moving house then putting time into some research may help you get the house of your dreams a bit cheaper.In my opinion there is no better...
People automatically assume that if you have a poor or adverse credit history, or have ever been made bankrupt, you can not get a mortgage. This is not true and...
What to do if you receive a poor survey on a property purchase If you are planning to purchase a property it is advisable not to do so without instructing...
This week I was asked by a national newspaper how mortgage borrowers should prepare for an interest rate rise. This was sparked by Mark Carney, The Governor of the Bank...
Why online estate agents need to change their tune if they want to make an impact Online estate agents have been around for a number of years now but still...
Latest research published in the Daily Mail suggests that 'Millions face becoming 'mortgage prisoners' as interest rate rises to just 3% would make loans unaffordable'. The research goes on to...
Reader Question I have a buy to let property on a interest only mortgage, I was wondering what are the tax implications if I move it to a interest and...
Why are UK house prices so high? Supply & demand All markets are driven by the law of supply and demand and this law applies to the housing market as...
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