The 90% Mortgages on the Market Now Since it’s outbreak in the Spring, COVID-19 has affected many markets and sectors, one of those being the property and mortgage market. Since it’s outbreak in the…
Ray Boulger’s 2021 Forecasts The Nationwide house price index was 6.7% up in the first 11 months of 2020 and the UKHPI (UK House Price Index) annual increase to October was 5.4%. I expect prices to…
Lender Turnaround Times - How It Works and How It’s Changed There’s no doubt that taking out a mortgage can be an overwhelming process, and a big part of this can be waiting to see if your mortgage…
It's Time to Unmask the Mortgage Monster In this blog, we’ll address the most common fears people have about mortgages, so you know what to expect and how to make the process a little easier. It’s…
Impact of a Big Stamp Duty Cut The report in yesterday’s Times that the Chancellor will tomorrow increase the nil rate SDLT (Stamp Duty Land Tax) band to £500,000 for a limited period - probably a…
Top Tips for Would-Be Student Landlords Student towns and cities usually have a captive and reliable stream of potential tenants. As with most things, there are some clear positives and negatives…
COVID-19 Video Summary: Mortgages and Valuations Product Technical Manager Nick Morrey talks about the impact of COVID-19 on mortgage valuations and what actions lenders are taking to combat…
5 Points to Consider When Extending Your Home Extending your home is the perfect way to get your dream house, without having to go through the moving process. It can also be a lot cheaper than…
How Has COVID-19 Changed the Mortgage Process? Most of the mortgage process hasn’t changed, but there are some key areas where lenders and buyers have needed to adapt to overcome the obstacles facing…
Landlords: Why You Should Be Talking to Your Tenants Right Now If your tenant can’t meet their full rental payment right now, you should consider letting them to take a payment holiday or make…
