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Getting a mortgage when retired – what you need to know

Handshake to agree key handover for new home, getting a mortgage when retired

Becoming a homeowner later in life is not uncommon these days, but is it possible to get a mortgage if you’re retired? All the fives It’s true that getting a mortgage becomes a lot harder after the age of 55. First because it is more difficult to prove retirement income than it is to prove […]

Posted bycharlie31st March 202231st March 2022Posted inAll, Mortgages & General Property News

Long-term renters miss out

Miniature model of house on table with coins piled around, indicating long-term renters lose out financially

In today’s market, getting a foot on the housing ladder is no easy task, but new research highlights just how rewarding home ownership can be. Research from the Equity Release Council (ERC)1 has found that someone buying a house today could save £326,214 in the next 30 years compared with people who rent throughout the […]

Posted bycharlie9th March 20229th March 2022Posted inAll, Mortgages & General Property News

The top beauty spots for UK buyers

Couple kayaking at top beauty spot, attractive for home buyers

New research1 has revealed the UK’s top ten most sought-after beauty spots from the 46 areas of outstanding natural beauty across England, Wales and Northern Ireland and 40 national scenic areas across Scotland. Country living The Cotswolds leads the way, with houses in this area notching up over 8.5 million views on Zoopla in 2021. […]

Posted bycharlie2nd March 20222nd March 2022Posted inAll, Mortgages & General Property News

The fine print of home insurance T&Cs

Few people enjoy reading the fine details of insurance terms and conditions. However, failing to do so can leave you with insufficient cover or, in the worst cases, the wrong type altogether. Cost, time or font? A fifth of UK adults admit to not checking the T&Cs before taking out insurance. The explanations are varied: […]

Posted bycharlie14th February 202214th February 2022Posted inAll, Mortgages & General Property News

Have you been ‘catfished’ by a property?

Victorian sash windows framed by climbing roses, giving impression of beautiful interior ‘catfishing’

Not all prospective homebuyers will be familiar with ‘catfishing’ – a term from the online dating world to describe a person who presents themselves differently online to how they are in person. But a lot of them have suffered the catfishing experience at property viewings. New word, familiar trend A recent survey1 of homebuyers suggested […]

Posted bycharlie8th February 20228th February 2022Posted inAll, Mortgages & General Property News

How to minimise your risk of property chain collapse

Hand shake to confirm a contract, minimising risk of property chain collapse

Picture the scene: you’ve found your dream home, you’re almost ready to exchange contracts, and then you get the call… your buyer has pulled out. Domino effect Such unexpected events in the property chain can leave your own purchase in jeopardy. Many property transactions are interlinked in this way, with the decision of one buyer […]

Posted bycharlie2nd February 20222nd February 2022Posted inAll, Mortgages & General Property News

Home Finance – In the news

Young lady jumping on sofa, celebrating moving into new house thanks to BOMAD

FTBs go mad for BoMaD  Half of all first-time buyer (FTB) transactions in 2021 involved support from the Bank of Mum & Dad (BoMaD)1, with £9.8bn of BoMaD loans helping 169,000 FTBs onto the housing ladder. Analysts suggest the trend towards higher parental contributions could be here to stay given that Help to Buy is set to be […]

Posted bycharlie26th January 202226th January 2022Posted inAll, Mortgages & General Property News

What trends will dominate the housing market in 2022?

Last year house prices rose to new heights and the sales market was at its most active since 2007. Last year’s property boom was fuelled by a desire for more space, a mismatch in supply and demand, and the temporary Stamp Duty holiday. Looking ahead, what trends will dominate the housing market in 2022? Strong […]

Posted bycharlie12th January 2022Posted inAll, Mortgages & General Property News

Money for new homes in the Autumn Budget

The Autumn Budget included fresh spending pledges on housing from the Chancellor, with £1.8bn set aside to assist housing supply via land regeneration. Community focus The additional funds are aimed at delivering 160,000 new homes and will be divided into two parts: £300m for councils and combined authorities to help them unlock smaller brownfield sites […]

Posted bycharlie7th January 20225th July 2022Posted inAll, Mortgages & General Property News

Annex army on the march

Senior couple holding hands on the beach, in marching mode

The words ‘Granny’ and ‘annex’ may go together like salt and pepper but converting existing outbuildings into residential space is no longer the preserve of those needing to home elderly parents. Lockdown syndrome The events of the past 18 months may have given annexes a new lease of life. Councils received approximately 9,000 planning applications […]

Posted byruby9th December 20219th December 2021Posted inAll, Home Finance, Mortgages & General Property News

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