MoneyWhy now is the perfect time to downsizeAugust 20, 202341“As always tax should be considered, if the funds are not sheltered correctly much of the return can be lost.“We...
MortgagesWhy Help to Buy has become a disaster for first-time buyersAugust 12, 202337Mather-Holgate has dealt with a young family who bought their first home in Oxford three years ago. When their fixed...
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MortgagesWhy UK mortgages put borrowers in more jeopardy from interest rate risesJune 15, 202383To avoid the early repayment charge, borrowers can move house by moving their existing loan to a new property, getting...
MortgagesWhich option will pay off the most?June 10, 202351Overpaying may help when you come to remortgageBorrowers with more equity in their property may be able to secure a...
FinanceRecord demand for 35-year mortgages as first-time buyers face soaring ratesJune 4, 202344The average age of a first-time buyer is now 32, according to Halifax, suggesting that many people are borrowing until...
Banking‘When my uncle died we uncovered 16 hidden bank accounts and a secret family’May 21, 202366Your best and worst financial decisions?Best, buying the house in Camden, although it was scary not knowing if we’d manage...
MortgagesHow much can I borrow with a 100% mortgage? Use our calculator to find outMay 12, 202352With fewer people taking out mortgages, rents spiralling, interest rates up and house prices (so far) not yet significantly falling,...
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MortgagesAngry homeowners sold cheapest mortgages in history consider legal actionApril 23, 202340Mr Young said it boils down to whether a borrower went into the mortgage aware of their options. He added:...