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Sep 28, 2018

A guide to specialist lending: what is it and why it can help you

Today’s mortgage market is full of products catering to a varied range of circumstances ...

Sep 15, 2017

Buy-to-let: what next for the hobbyist landlord?

Much has been written in recent weeks about the difficulties faced by professional buy-to-...

Aug 15, 2017

How to….buy-to-let mortgages

Buy-to-let is no longer a route to riches, but if you still have the bug, here is what you...

Jul 25, 2017

10 things you need to know about the leasehold consultation

The government’s consultation on Tackling Unfair Practices in the Leasehold Market runs ...

Mar 10, 2017

Buy-to-let tax changes countdown: how to plan for them

Income tax changes for buy-to-let borrowers will start to be phased in from next month. He...

Feb 01, 2017

Bored of buy-to-let? How the holiday let business could earn you money

Buy-to-let landlords have been hit with a range of tax measures, which taken together coul...

Sep 27, 2016

How to add 30% to the value of your property

Home improvements can boost the sale price of your property - but which projects will get ...

Apr 28, 2016

How to spot and avoid rogue tenants

Rogue landlords frequently make the headlines for failing to maintain properties to a dece...

Oct 29, 2015

How to prevent and remove squatters

Gary Neville and Ryan Giggs recently purchased the old Manchester Stock Exchange as they p...

Jul 13, 2015

Wannabe landlords: borrow from the bank or the crowd?

Wannabe landlords who want to participate in the booming buy to let market in Britain can ...

Jul 07, 2015

Top tips: How to buy property abroad

Buying a property abroad is a big step that people may not not have taken before. Here are...

Jun 16, 2015

Top tips for finding a good overseas property agent

Searching for your dream property may be fun, but it isn’t always easy, and it can seem ...

May 22, 2015

Selling your house: how to make a good first impression on buyers

It’s a cliché, but people really can rush to judgment. Some psychologists think we make...

May 20, 2015

Top tips: How to be a successful landlord

Renting out a property? The National Landlords Association (NLA) highlights some important...

Oct 16, 2014

Top tips: How to apply for a joint mortgage

Andrew Boast, conveyancing director at Share a Mortgage, gives his top tips for getting a ...

Oct 02, 2014

How homeowners can prepare for an interest rate rise

Less than half of UK mortgage holders have a contingency plan should interest rates rise, ...

Aug 21, 2014

How to get a mortgage if you’re self-employed

Millions of Brits are now working for themselves, but the freedom of being your own boss c...

Aug 16, 2014

Top tips: How to get a mortgage post-MMR

Just half of aspiring homeowners are aware of Mortgage Market Review (MMR), according to T...

Aug 06, 2014

Top tips for buying a holiday home abroad

Mark Bodega, director at HiFX, gives his advice for buyers looking to secure a place in th...

Jun 23, 2014

How to finance your dream self-build home

Find out how the process of building and funding your own home works.

Minister announces new transfer option for mortgage interest support

People receiving Support for Mortgage Interest (SMI) can now transfer this support to a ne...

Jun 17, 2019

Bank of Mum and Dad to lend more than £6bn in 2019

The ‘Bank of Mum and Dad’ will lend a total of £6.3bn this year, making it the equiva...

Jun 10, 2019

Buy-to-let mortgage choice at 12-year high

The number of buy-to-let (BTL) products available has hit its highest level since the begi...

Jun 07, 2019

TSB cuts three & five-year mortgage rates

TSB Bank has cut rates across its three and five-year mortgages for purchases and remortga...

Jun 05, 2019

Labour proposes tightening mortgage lending and end to the ‘buy-to-let frenzy’

The Labour Party has published a proposal for housing and land reform which recommends far...

Jun 03, 2019

Farewell to tenant fees as ban comes into force

Landlords and letting agents have been banned from charging tenant fees after the Tenant F...

ISAs: your back-to-basics guide for 2018/19

Here’s everything you need to know to make the most of your unused ISA allowance ahead of the 5 April deadli...

A guide to Sharia savings accounts

A number of Sharia savings products have upped their game in recent months, beating more familiar competitors ...

Five ways to get on the property ladder without the Bank of Mum and Dad

A report suggests the Bank of Mum and Dad is running low on funds. Fortunately, there are other options for st...

What will happen if rates change

How your finances will be impacted by a rise in interest rates.

Regular Savings Calculator

Small regular contributions can build up nicely over time.

Online Savings Calculator

Work out how your online savings can build over time.

Having a baby and your finances: seven top tips

We’re guessing the Duchess of Cambridge won’t be fretting about maternity pay or whether she’ll still be...

Protecting family wealth: 10 tips for cutting inheritance tax

Inheritance tax - sometimes known as 'death tax' - can cause even more heartache for bereaved families. But th...

Travel insurance: Five tips to ensure a successful claim

Ahead of your summer holiday, it’s important to make sure you have the right level of travel cover or you co...

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