Why interest rates could start to rise in 2022 and what it means for your mortgage
After more than a decade of low interest rates, they could start to rise. While good news for savers, it…
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What does the end of the Stamp Duty holiday mean for the property market?
The Stamp Duty holiday will end in October. After record-high property prices in June, reports suggest prices could start to…
4 things parents can do to help children secure a mortgage and financial security
As younger generations struggle to secure a mortgage, you may want to provide support as a parent. There’s more than…
Equity release: As property values soar, could your home help fund your later life?
As property wealth climbs to £6 trillion, more people are using equity release to access this wealth in retirement. It…
7 things to consider when choosing your mortgage
Whether you’re a first-time buyer or already a homeowner, choosing the right mortgage product for you is important. We explain…
What would an alternative to Stamp Duty look like?
The chancellor is facing calls to scrap Stamp Duty. While it’s an unpopular tax, it’s likely some alternative would needed…
How to beat the Stamp Duty holiday deadline
If you’re thinking of moving home, beating the Stamp Duty holiday deadline at the end of March 2021 could save…
Millennials struggle with homeownership: 5 things that could help
71% of millennials are worried they will never be able to buy a home as property prices continue to rise.…
How the surge in house prices could affect securing a mortgage
Pent up demand following lockdown means house prices have increased 5.2% year-on-year. It could present challenges for first-time buyers, but…
Older borrowers facing challenges securing mortgages
Figures suggest eight in ten borrowers over 55 are struggling to secure a traditional mortgage. If you have mortgage debt…
5 things you might not know about Equity Release
Every year older homeowners use Equity Release to help access millions of pounds to fund retirement. As property prices have…
Could a guarantor mortgage help you secure a home?
If you’ve been saving up to buy your first home, it may feel like the goalposts have been moved. First-time…
Low interest rates: Should you remortgage now?
The Bank of England base rate has been cut to just 0.1%, it could mean an opportunity for mortgage payers…
First-time buyers, remember to factor in these costs
It’s easy to see why first-time buyers focus on building a deposit, but other costs need to be factored in…
A brief guide to retirement interest-only mortgages
For anyone nearing retirement with time remaining before your mortgage comes to an end, it can be concerning when a…
Top ten tips for successful mortgage applications
Buying a house is one of the most stressful events in many people’s lives. From finding your dream home to…
Mortgage Advisers in Sussex: Why financial protection is important when buying your home
Your home is clearly one of the largest purchases you’ll ever make. You’ve probably taken out Buildings and Contents insurance…
New headaches for private landlords
Private landlords could find it harder to evict tenants in future, thanks to new government legislation. Landlords will no longer…
One more twist on buy-to-let
Buy-to-let investors will be hit by the latest phase of tax changes coming in from April, coupled with changes to…
Don’t ignore your credit report
It pays to be aware of your credit history to ensure no-one is applying for loans or credit cards in…
Buy-to-let investors took a hidden hit in the Autumn Budget
Chancellor Philip Hammond’s Autumn Budget contained more bad news for many buy-to-let investors which went largely under the radar. Next…
Are you covered on personal lending?
The boom in personal lending is worrying the Bank of England. The rate at which people are taking out loans,…
The Latest Pembroke Financial Services Guide to the Taxation of Property
The Latest Pembroke Financial Services Guide to the Taxation of Property, covering the key implications of taxation of property including…
Mortgage brokers are top with Consumers
A new poll has revealed how much mortgage customers value the services of their mortgage brokers. Of the 1,500 surveyed…