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Tesco halts mortgage lending – the implications
Tesco has stopped new lending and is exploring whether to sell its book of mortgage loans. This means that if…
When is renting a good idea?
Owning a home is a goal for many but with rising house prices and the cost of living ever increasing,…
Why ‘Silver Landlords’ are Getting Involved in Buy-to-Let
It appears a growing number of older people are investing in property using a buy-to-let mortgage. Norwich-based broker Commercial Trust…
How to save money when moving home
Hailed as the second most stressful thing to go through after a family bereavement – it’s no surprise moving home…
FCA regulation to ensure advisors explain if they don’t get you the best mortgage rate
The Financial Conduct Authority made the proposal after finding in March that 30% of consumers could have got an identical…
Top tips to help your child buy their first home
When it comes to our children, we want to do the best we can to set them up for a…
Should I pay off my mortgage early or invest?
If you find yourself in the fortunate position in which you are able to pay off your mortgage early, you…
Scrapping of the Severn bridges tolls has boosted Welsh house prices
Welsh house prices increased by 4.1% in the year to February 2019, suggesting that if you want to buy property…
Is moving home harder than being a first time buyer?
Whether you are a first time buyer or a second time buyer one of the first things you need to…