Kategori: Mortgages
Here’s why scrapping stamp duty won’t help first-time buyers
Wealthy buyers will reap the most benefits.
What I Own: I bought my £1,450,000 Wimbledon five-bed without ever viewing it
‘We agreed the sale while we were on holiday, having never seen the property.’
I’m in my 70s and deserve the extra £500 in my pension
The recent news that pensioners are likely to get a rise of more than £500 a year in the state pension has been greeted with the usual howls of protest from some disgruntled young people. Indeed, many a time I have yelled at my radio in respo…
I’m in my 70s and deserve the extra £500 in my pension
The image of OAPs as using this money to simply top up their spending money on a SAGA cruise is wrong
Real estate finance and investment platform TAB secures £500 million investment to expand into mainstream UK mortgage market
Woah.
Martin Lewis shares unexpected need-to-knows when applying for a mortgage
Lenders are picky about who gets accepted.
Decade-by-decade tips to effectively save money at each stage of your life
It’s all about changing your strategy to fit your changing needs.
Should I take a mortgage holiday? The pros and cons if you need a financial break
Think of it as a timeout, not a time-off.
Confused by house-buying jargon? 10 key terms about property explained
56% of Brits feel intimidated by complex house-buying jargon.
Savvy Brits are snagging cheaper homes thanks to new law
One flat in upmarket Chelsea is selling for just £120,000.
What I Own: We own three homes — but saving for our £360,000 Somerset three-bed was hard work
The pair opted for an energy efficient property.
Millions could be paying off debt well into retirement amid ‘pension postcode lottery’
‘People’s ability to enjoy later life appears to be impacted by where they live.’
Map reveals 5 of the most affordable areas in London to buy a home under £300,000
Thought London was out of reach?
What I Own: We bought a £315,000 home at 23 and 25 after three years of saving
‘We were definitely ready to move on.’
Getting on the property ladder wasn’t life-changing — it was underwhelming
‘I thought we would be buzzing, but we aren’t.’
What I Own: I have 8 properties in Central London but live in this £750,000 flat
‘It was never actually on the market.’
Why getting married could have more financial benefits than you think
Getting hitched can pay off.
My credit score was so bad I couldn’t get a phone — now I’m a homeowner
Charles Thompson shares how he turned his finances around (Picture: Supplied)
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Mum is moving in with me — can I make her pay my mortgage?
‘My siblings are calling me a money-grabber.
Barclays is offering mortgages with a £0 deposit — check if you’re eligible
Borrowers will also benefit from reduced mortgage rates.