Buy to Let properties are still a good investment that could bring you a good return on your money now and help you build a nest egg for your future retirement. With all investments, you should do your homework before putting any money into it and buy to let is no different. With this in … Read more

A number of questions were raised following George Osborne’s Summer Budget 2015 as to the proposed changes to buy to let mortgage interest relief on personal borrowing. The changes to the treatment of mortgage interest has meant that investors are favouring going down the limited company route. As discussed in an article published on This … Read more

Britain’s recent decision to leave the European Union has left a lot of things up in the air, not least house prices and interest rates. While it’s true that a lot of things are uncertain, the key thing to stress is not to panic! As has always been the case, it’s important to be calm … Read more

To understand why the help to buy scheme is the best option for first time buyers, here is an explanation of what the Help to Buy scheme is and what those who buy via the scheme stand to save. What is the Help to Buy Scheme? The Help to buy scheme operated within the UK … Read more

A gifted deposit, in simple terms, is an amount of money which is provided by a family member to be used as a deposit on a property. Whilst there are also options for friends or third parties to gift a deposit too, this is not always a favourable amongst lenders and are therefore much more … Read more

It’s fair to suggest that buying a home for the first time just isn’t as easy as it used to be. Whether it’s because of the housing crisis back in 2008, the increasing amount of different deals on offer or even the soaring rental prices, first-time buyers in 2016 don’t have it easy. So it’s … Read more

Many homebuyers will find that their personal circumstances change during the time that they are paying off their mortgage. This means that the mortgage deal that was right at the time of purchase might not be the best for them now. If this describes how you feel about your mortgage you will want to read … Read more

Buy to Let property investments have stood up to the recent turbulence in financial markets and are a relatively safe way to invest. That said, it pays to do your homework before venturing into any financial investment and the Buy to Let market is no different. So, if you’re considering a Buy to Let property … Read more

If this is the first time you are considering moving home, you may well be wondering where you begin and what the process involves. Every house move is different, and there are no concrete rules for the practicalities of moving all your possessions, but there are some simple steps to follow to make the financial … Read more

Rock-bottom interest rates and an ever-growing selection of cut-price mortgage deals on the market have done little to relieve the pressure on living costs, according to an independent research and policy organisation. The Resolution Foundation, a think-tank that works to improve the living standards of British families on low to middle incomes, says that the … Read more