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…
Owning A Home
What are the tax implications when changing a buy-to-let mortgage from interest only to repayment?
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…
Why are UK house prices so high? And where will they head in the future?
Why are UK house prices so high? Supply & demand All markets are driven by the law of supply and demand and this law applies…
Reader Q: Will unused overdrafts affect my chance of getting a mortgage?
Reader question: I am currently trying to save ahead of moving house later this year. I was very interested in your article “How to earn…
A story of housing – ‘can it be that it was all so simple then?’
A story of housing I was recently listening to ‘Way we were’ sung by Barbara Streisand and there is a lyric in that song that…
Reader Q: Do multiple mortgage searches affect your credit score?
Reader Question: Hi Damien I’m trying to get a mortgage but concerned that my poor rating means I won’t be able to. I’ve cleared all…
19 key things to do when searching for your next home
Key things to do when searching for your next home When starting to look for a new home it can be a daunting task trying…
First-time buyer quiz – Test yourself
If you are looking to get on the property ladder it can feel like a bit of a minefield. So in partnership with the Money…
Can I remortgage with a bad credit history?
Reader Question I have an existing mortgage which I have managed through difficult circumstances to hold on to but I now have a terrible credit…
Reader Q: Would switching my debts now to a 0% credit card adversely affect any mortgage application?
Reader Question Hi Would switching some of my debts now to a 0% credit card adversely affect any mortgage application when I come to re-mortgage…
The current housing market is not sustainable – here’s why
All the current indicators show that the housing market is striding ahead like Ian Botham on a charity walk. Prices are on the rise across…