The pros and cons of investing in a holiday rental property If you’ve ever considered investing in a second property, you may have already thought about holiday lets. With the popularity of staycations on the rise,…
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Building a business that empowers women to thrive in finance Being a broker is a bit like being in the music industry….. Not everybody makes it! When I first became a mortgage broker, I was pretty…
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What the warnings about mortgage renewals really mean for homeowners At the end of May, the very trusted figure that is Martin Lewis announced to the Nation that he was“very concerned” about mortgages, and that they…
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Steps to take if your property is valued lower than expected Down-valuations and what you need to do about it!!!!! Down-valuations are increasing 📉 The Mortgage Mum saw 3 times as many in April compared to…
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Register your interest here… PLEASE NOTE – Applications for Help to Buy were to be submitted by 31st October 2022, and is no longer available to new applicants. The Mortgage Mum – in partnership with Ashby…
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Smart ways to strengthen your borrowing power With affordability tests being revised in the wake of the cost-of-living crisis currently happening in the UK, many prospective buyers are looking for ways to improve their chances at…
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What government incentives mean for eco-conscious homeowners The announcement of the spring statement brought the news that VAT on energy-saving materials is set to be scrapped. Chancellor Rishi Sunak said the move was partly due to…
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How regional investment plans could affect your property journey At the beginning of February, the government released their ‘levelling up’ white paper – a document that sets out a “complete system change” of how government operates…
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What rising property prices mean for buyers and sellers The average asking price for homes in the UK rose sharply in February as strong demand for properties in London and elsewhere with homes in shorter supply.…
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“It’s so important that you know what’s going on out there, so that you don’t just hear the news and hear the Bank of England base rates gone up, but that you understand what that means…
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Understanding how inflation impacts mortgages and everyday finances As reports of rising inflation in the UK flood the news, we thought the time was right to take a closer look at how it could impact you.…
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Avoid common pitfalls and strengthen your application success Beware of the red flags that mortgage lenders look out for when considering your mortgage application. When applying for a mortgage, it’s well-known that income and credit history…
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