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…
Will Brexit Uncertainty Cause a Property Market Crash? Everyone wants to know how Brexit will impact the property market. Should you go ahead with your move, or wait until the dust settles? Ray…
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…
True but Misleading News: £5m Bill for Treasury to Get Rid of Old £1 Coins The S Times has a story which says that The Treasury has “admitted” spending £5.5m to get rid of the old round £1 coins,…
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…
Budget 2018: Ray Boulger's Initial Comments Ray Boulger’s initial comments on the main property-related aspects of the October 2018 Budget. Ray Boulger’s initial comments on the main property-related…
Helping renters become homeowners Many suggestions on how to make it easier for renters to become homeowners don’t go much beyond “build more homes”, but 3 weeks before the budget Conservative think…
