Rebecca Gamble, Author At HomeOwners Alliance

Rebecca Gamble

Consumer Journalist

Rebecca Gamble is a highly-experienced former national newspaper news reporter, who is now a magazine and web journalist specialising in personal finance, property and consumer issues. Now freelance after holding senior in-house positions, Rebecca has edited Woman’s Own’s consumer column Money Matters for several years and undertakes commissions from a wide range of publications including Woman magazine. Previous publications include Daily Mirror, Sunday Mirror, the Daily Express and a number of women’s magazines.

Single person mortgage guide: How to buy a house on your own

Can I get a mortgage on my own? Yes, you can get a mortgage on your own. The key difference compared to if you’re buying with someone else is that your borrowing power is based on one income, not two. This can affect: Read on for more on these. But single person mortgages are not […]

Helping Hand mortgage boost for first time buyers

Around 10,000 more first time buyers will be able to borrow up to 6 times their salary on a mortgage, due to changes lender Nationwide has made to its Helping Hand mortgage. First time buyers earning at least £30,000 can now apply for the mortgage, down from the previous minimum threshold of £35,000. While joint […]

How long does an EPC last?

How long does an EPC last in the UK? An EPC lasts for 10 years. You only need a new Energy Performance Certificate if you’re selling or letting a property after your current EPC expires. You may choose to get a new one sooner if you’ve made energy efficiency improvements and want to demonstrate to […]

Why are retirement flats not selling?

Why are retirement flats not selling? New retirement flats are an attractive proposition. A nice shiny new place to down-size to, with everything you need from like-minded neighbours, an on-call manager and possibly a range of facilities too. So why then are they so hard to sell on? This isn’t a new phenomena or a […]

First time buyers and retirees could benefit from possible FCA mortgage rules changes

The UK’s financial watchdog has launched a ‘public conversation’ on the future of the mortgage market, aiming to boost homeownership and support growth. The Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) has published a discussion paper that sets out the potential benefits and risks of rule changes. The regulator says more flexibility could help lenders tailor products more […]

How long does it take to buy a house?

KEY INFORMATION How long does it take to buy a house in the UK? Buying a house timeline Buying a house takes an average of 5 months from when your offer is accepted, according to government figures. But the timeframe can vary a lot in the UK depending on factors like whether you’re in a […]

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Rebecca Gamble

Latest Articles by Rebecca

Single person mortgage guide: How to buy a house on your own

Helping Hand mortgage boost for first time buyers

How long does an EPC last?

Why are retirement flats not selling?

First time buyers and retirees could benefit from possible FCA mortgage rules changes

How long does it take to buy a house?

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