Wherever we look right now there seems to be a certain doom and gloom when it comes to the economy and finances. With the cost of living rising, many of us are looking to save money wherever we can in both daily life and more long term, considered purchases. Buying...
Buying a home: How to work out what you can afford
Is buying a home and owning a property of your own on your bucket list? If so, you’re not alone. Whether it be to have a home to raise a family or simply to have independence and freedom, buying a property is something many of us dream of. As we...
Things to consider when moving from renting to buying
For many of us buying our first home and owning a property is one of our life goals. After years of renting, answering to landlords and trying to save money, it is a great achievement to reach this stage in your life, so it should be celebrated and enjoyed as...
How rising interest rates affect your mortgage and savings
Over the past 6 months The Bank of England has increased their interest rates multiple times. These increases will affect many households across the UK for people with both mortgages and savings, with some experts estimating that 2 million households will be affected. In June, the Bank of England base...
Is demand for property set to decline amidst the cost of living crisis?
It is hard to avoid hearing about the cost of living crisis in the news right now as everything from food and energy to fuel and housing seems to be on the rise. Another common news topic is the rising demand and cost of property. So what happens when the...
What are interest-only mortgages?
With the housing market finally starting to reach decline, first-time buyers are free to start looking for their new home. However, buyers must be careful about the way that they approach purchasing the house and have an idea of what mortgage they wish to go for. There are different types...