We’re living in turbulent times politically and it’s tempting to choose a fixed-rate mortgage deal to get financial security for the years ahead. But could you save money by taking out a tracker instead?
Monthly Archives: July 2019
Busiest day to move house this year
The new way to buy a home with just a 5% deposit
Unmortgage to help aspiring homeowners buy the type of home they need, in a location they love, with just a 5% deposit. We’ve asked Unmortgage to tell us more about who they are, and their plans to help people settle into a home of their own in a brand-new way.
Channel 4 Dispatches: New Build Scandal
This week, we appeared on the Channel 4 Dispatches investigation into the new homes scandal.
How to sell before Brexit
Should you move home before Brexit on 31st October or wait? We look at the reasons for and against and 5 tips to get you moved within the next 100 days.
5 things to know about investing in student property
If you've got a child moving away to university, investing in student property will be tempting. Here's what you need to know
Homeowners borrowing more for home improvements, boosted by cheap mortgages
Introducing the "stay-put" generation...
Airbnb hotspots – and how to airbnb your home
It's not just the capital that's seeing growth in Airbnb hosts, as more of us start airbnb-ing our homes...
One missed bill could cost you your dream home
Think having a high credit score is enough to get a mortgage? Think again. Just one missed payment on your credit report could be enough for a lender to reject your application
Family Springboard mortgages explained
Want to buy your first house but don’t have a deposit? Then a family springboard mortgage may be the answer. Here's what you need to know.
Four year battle for my new build home
Yvette Davis has had a prolonged battle with a developer to live in the home she bought four years ago. Here we look at her story.
Reforming surveys, what’s your view?
Want to have your say about surveys? Then you’ll need to act quickly as the consultation for a new approach to house surveys closes this month
New build houses to be sold as freehold
Ministers are getting ready for summer by tying up loose ends. Last week they announced the long awaited ban on leasehold houses, ground rents on new leasehold properties to be set to zero, and the launch of a consultation on the New Homes Ombudsman. Here's what it all means...