Exploring Different Remortgage Options: Fixed vs. Variable Rates
When it comes to remortgaging your home, one of the crucial decisions you’ll face is choosing between a fixed rate and a variable rate mortgage. Each option has its own set of benefits and considerations that can significantly impact your monthly payments and overall financial goals. In this blog post, we’ll explore the pros and […]
Mortgage Meltdown, time to panic?
It’s hard to escape the media reporting on the current state of the mortgage market. Stories of mortgage products being withdrawn at short notice and of some lenders pulling their complete mortgage ranges has created a sense of fear and panic. The media is painting this as a mortgage meltdown so, what’s going on? There’s […]
Help to Build applications open
Ever dreamt of designing your own home? This dream might be one step closer to reality with the new Help to Build equity loan scheme. The average deposit needed for self-builds is currently about 25% of total land and building costs. Until now, this has excluded those with smaller budgets from self-building. In […]
5 things landlords need to know about the proposed Minimum Energy Standards for rented properties
The UK Government has identified that homes across the UK contribute about 20% of all carbon emissions from the country. For the UK to reach its ambitious carbon neutrality goals, the UK Government has decided to focus on improving the energy efficiency of homes, especially buy to let properties and new builds. As part of […]