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.

Lender bans ‘Bank of Mum and Dad’ buyers from new £5k deposit mortgage

Newcastle Building Society has launched a new mortgage designed to help first time buyers get on the property ladder with a small deposit. So while this will lock out the many first time buyers who rely on the Bank of Mum and Dad, it will be welcomed by many buyers who don’t have financial support […]

What are Rachel Reeves’ inheritance tax changes?

Ahead of November’s Budget, the Treasury is looking at ways to raise more money from inheritance tax as one way of plugging a hole in the country’s finances, according to reports. Inheritance tax changes being considered include: Under current inheritance tax rules, no tax is due on any gifts you give if you live for […]

Proposed new property tax: Will you have to pay more?

A radical overhaul of the way property is taxed is being considered by the Treasury, according to reports. These proposed changes include: Here’s what we know so far… 1. Replacing stamp duty with a national property tax Stamp duty is currently paid when a property is bought. Those buying homes for less than £125,000 do […]

Critical Illness Cover

KEY INFORMATION Critical illness cover: At a glance What is critical illness cover? Critical illness cover is a type of insurance that pays out a tax-free lump sum if you’re diagnosed with a serious medical condition listed in your policy. Being diagnosed with a critical illness can have a major impact on your finances. You […]

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 […]

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Rebecca Gamble

Latest Articles by Rebecca

Lender bans ‘Bank of Mum and Dad’ buyers from new £5k deposit mortgage

What are Rachel Reeves’ inheritance tax changes?

Proposed new property tax: Will you have to pay more?

Critical Illness Cover

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

Helping Hand mortgage boost for first time buyers

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