Financial watchdog looks to relax its own rules Almost 150,000 mortgage prisoners unable to switch from costly deals may soon be offered a lifeline by the financial watchdog. The Financial Conduct Authority today launched a consultation on whether it…
If you can’t raise a deposit then maybe Co Ownership is worth considering For many first time buyers raising a deposit just proves too difficult. With Co Ownership this isn’t always required and in many cases the overall monthly…
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Quarter 3 magazine for 2018 is now available Our latest magazine focusing on all things financial is now availableThis edition focuses on: Bank of ‘mum & dad’ feels the pinch Buy to let market not dead yet Benefits of…
Gap between rates of 90% LTV vs 95% LTV widens Mortgages for first-time buyers with small deposits have got more expensive, as lenders begin to offer better deals to customers with more of their own equity. Those saving for…
Generous mortgage rates, stamp duty reductions & cheaper houses behind continued surge Almost 2,000 more first-time buyers climbed onto the property ladder in July than in the same month last year, official figures have confirmed. Data released today by…
Quarter 1 magazine for 2018 is now available to download or view online This quarters magazine focuses on: What’s your financial plan for 2018? How we’re relying more and more on the state pension ISA’s – could you make…
This marks first time pre – recessions levels have been hit The number of new home buyers entering the market has recovered to pre-recession levels for the first time, official figures have revealed. There were 370,000 new first-time buyer…
Our latest magazine is now available Issues we look at this month include:Good news – homes are now more affordableLending money to help family members – how to do it rightConfused by jargon ? some basics that will helpQuarter…
Quarter 2 magazine for 2018 is now available to view or download Our latest magazine focusing on all things financial is now availableThis edition focuses on: The impact living longer will have on your retirement planning Pension scams update…