Buy-to-let
What’s a second mortgage? Busting myths around secured loans
Second mortgages is the topic of the latest edition of our podcast, the Pad Pod. We meet Matt Tristram of...
Ask the Expert: For how long should I fix my mortgage rate?
Fixed rate mortgages are a popular option but the question for most borrowers tends to be whether they should choose...
Mortgage lender calls for support for landlords over new EPC targets
The government must find ways to ‘incentivise and support’ landlords to achieve new energy performance targets.
Inflation inches up: Does this mean the end of interest rate cuts?
Inflation increased in July to 2.2% raising a question mark over another interest rate cut any time soon.
How low have mortgage rates fallen in August 2024?
Mortgage rates have fallen to their lowest point since March and there are expectations they will drop further.
Lenders cut mortgage rates to below 4% following interest rate reduction
A number of mortgage lenders have reduced prices on fixed-rate deals following the cut to interest rates last week.
House prices up 0.8% in July: Will the trend continue in 2024?
House prices increased by 0.8% in July, according to Halifax which expects this ‘modest upward trend’ to continue for the...
August set to be busy month for home moves: How to prepare
August is generally a quiet month with schools closed, holidays in full swing and people taking much-needed downtime.
Ask the legal expert: How should we begin planning for retirement?
If you are a homeowner, how should you begin planning for retirement and what should you consider? Legal expert Andrew...
Interest rates cut to 5%: What it means for your mortgage
Interest rates have been cut by 0.25% to 5% in a move which has been long awaited by borrowers.
