Buying the Freehold: What Do I Need to Know? When you buy the freehold of a property, you buy the property and the land on which it stands in perpetuity. However, not every property is freehold. Some…
Capital Gains Tax on Second Homes You have to pay Capital Gains Tax when you sell a second home or property. Figuring out how much you’ll pay can be tricky – but we’ll walk you through how it works…
Ray Boulger Answers Your Brexit Worries How will Brexit affect the property market? We asked our expert Ray Boulger common questions people have about what to expect. Here's what he said. It seems…
Help to Buy vs Shared Ownership When it comes to buying your first home, there is often one factor that gets in your way - your deposit. However, there are a few alternatives for those struggling to…
What Mortgage Do You Need for an Airbnb? It’s easy to see why Airbnb has exploded in popularity. It’s great for travellers because it’s flexible, cheap and – more often than not – you end staying…
Can You Afford a Baby if You’re Self-Employed? Maternity pay is always a hot topic, but what happens if you’re self-employed? Recently, John Charcol carried out a survey to discover what mothers…
How Will the 2018 Budget Affect You? Chancellor Phillip Hammond recently delivered his 2018 Autumn Budget on Monday 29th October, the last before Brexit. There were a lot of new changes that probably…
Are Millennials Buying Homes? We take a look at the current millenial housing trends and what they can do to increase their chances of getting a step on the property ladder. The tirade of negative…
What Does a Rate Rise Mean for My Mortgage? We look at what people on tracker, variable and fixed rate mortgages can expect following the Bank of England interest rate rise. Earlier this month the…
