Mortgages
are First time buyers prioritising forever homes?
FTBs prioritise ‘forever homes’ New data indicates that first-time buyers (FTBs) are taking out longer mortgages to help them move straight into their ‘forever home’. In August, a third (33.5%)…
⭐ What Buyers Are Looking for in Your Home
A survey from LRG has revealed the three most influential factors when buying a property, excluding price and location. Updated kitchens and bathrooms were the important features, with 77% of…
How is the housing market doing in 2025?
How is the housing market faring so far in 2025? House prices update House price growth slowed to 2.1% in June, down 0.8% month-on-month. Performance varies significantly depending on the…
UK Homeowners Mortgage debt squeeze tightens………….
The number of UK homeowners with more than £300,000 left to repay on their mortgage has nearly doubled in the past seven years, highlighting the growing financial strain many are…
DIY disasters can wreck insurance claims
DIY disaster… can I still make an insurance claim? Taking on DIY projects can be a great way to improve your home and save some money, but it could also…
Life insurance myths debunked
Life insurance is a vital safety net, yet misconceptions often prevent people from taking out protection. Here are some common myths: “It’s too expensive” Many believe life insurance is…
Buying beats Renting
Buying beats renting across the Britain Buying a home is now significantly cheaper than renting across most of Great Britain, according to research from property website Zoopla. The average monthly…
Bank of England cuts interest rates to 4.25%
Bank of England cuts interest rates to 4.25% The Bank of England has cut UK interest rates to 4.25%, following a split vote among policymakers. The Bank’s nine-person Monetary Policy…
Why does life insurance matter?
Why does life insurance matter? It’s never easy to think about the future without you in it. But asking what would happen if you weren’t here is one of…
Fixing your mortgage rate
Fixing your mortgage rate- is a 2 year or a 5 year better? Well we are now starting to see that 2 year fixed rates are becoming cheaper than the…
