EU Referendum: the day after the vote Whatever the result of the referendum it will have huge political implications for the rest of the European Union as well as the United Kingdom. Clearly these…
What does it mean to be an independent mortgage broker? With the arrival of the latest regulation bought into force through the Mortgage Credit Directive in March 2016, there’s been a debate in the…
Taking Out a Second Mortgage for Renovations I would like a quote to take out second charge mortgage for house renovation work to the expected value of £28,000. Can you provide more…
The 55+ Mortgage: a flexible way to borrow money in later life If you thought you were too old to get a mortgage, the 55+ mortgage from retirement specialist Hodge Lifetime could provide the solution…
Are You Breaching Your Mortgage Terms Renting Out Your Property on Airbnb? John Charcol's Ray Boulger looks at what home owners who are renting out their property on sites such as Airbnb need to be…
Selling an off plan flat before it has completed? You need to know about assigned contracts What happens if you want to sell your off plan flat before it has been completed and what are your…
Is It Possible to Use the Equity from Our Home to Buy a Property in France? We would like to use the equity from our home to by a property in France. We would like to be able to rent out the English…
Is there a dependent relative mortgage? I have heard about a dependent relative mortgage. Is there such a thing and if so, who does them? Also, what criteria would I need to meet? Mortgages for…
I have bad credit but need a mortgage I have bad credit The starting point for any mortgage enquiry is going to be an examination of your credit file and before you talk to anybody you should get a…
Extending or rennovating your home? Top tips for homeowners planning to improve their home The Channel 4 show, Love it or List it, presented by Kirstie Allsopp and Phil Spencer has shown us that we…
