Taking a closer look at the UK Mortgage Guarantee Scheme Here we are taking a closer look at the UK Mortgage Guarantee Scheme The April budget speech gave first-time home buyers more than a glimmer of hope, with the introduction of a Mortgage Guarantee Scheme. This government measure aims to inject life into the lackluster …
Gazumping is back! Top tips to protect yourself When a buyer finally finds the property they have been searching for, it feels like a dream come true. The excitement and sense of relief that their search is over can be overwhelming, but it is easy to think that the hard part is over. Unfortunately, for …
What happens after an offer is accepted may not be one of your first thoughts. When you decide it is time to move home, it is easy to focus on finding your new property. Identifying what you want, looking online, and attending viewings is a truly exciting time. You may view several properties, but eventually, …
Stamp duty holiday: Savings are still to be had! Over the last year, the property market has revolved around the stamp duty holiday. Following the announcement in July 2020, fresh energy swept the market as buyers raced to benefit from the savings. While the market was busy, onlookers nervously anticipated the impact the holiday deadline …
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Abolishing Stamp Duty As I write this article, we are now past the initial Stamp Duty Land Tax (SDLT) holiday that closed on 30th June and so I thought it would be useful to assess its impact and what learnings we should take from it. First of all, let’s recap, as in March, the government …
Getting a mortgage with bad credit is entirely possible. According to research recently conducted by Pepper Money, customers with bad credit are more positive about their prospects for a successful mortgage application than they were six months ago. The specialist lender found that 52% of adults with bad credit, who are looking to purchase a …
House Sale Falls Through At Last Minute! Nothing compares to the excitement of finally finding your dream home. When your offer is accepted and the buying process begins, it feels like nothing can stand in your way. However, the possibility of a house sale falling through is a harsh reality for thousands of prospective homebuyers. …
Property portfolio management app launched by Lendlord for mobile IOS users. Online portfolio management platform Lendlord has launched an IOS app to provide its users with the full functionality of the online platform from their smartphone. The Lendlord app enables landlords to manage & track their portfolio’s data and optimise their property performance as well …
Read Below Or Prefer To Listen? – Click Here! How does the FCA (Financial Conduct Authority) protect consumers? By regulating financial services markets, promoting competition, and ensuring honesty and fairness for individuals. The FCA has a massive job! It is a public body that is answerable to the UK’s Treasury as well as to Parliament. …
Read Below Or Prefer To Listen? – Click Here! What do comparison sites offer consumers? Well for some but not all they have the aim of making it easier to compare what’s available. Read on to find out more. As the numbers of Financial Services and Mortgage products (as well as many other types of …