If you’re buying a property in the UK, there’s a good chance that you will need to pay Stamp Duty Land Tax to the Government. Whether you need to pay the Tax and how much you will owe all depends on the price of the…

The competition within the mortgage market among lenders has taken interest rates on products to historic lows. This war on mortgage products is a great opportunity for both homebuyers looking for a new mortgage deal, and for those looking to move home. New data shows…

Tip 1: Save Up for a Large Deposit In order to buy a house, you need to have enough money for a deposit. Usually this is 5%-10% of the house price, however, the bigger the deposit you can put down, the better your mortgage rate…

Life can be unpredictable, with events such as illnesses, unexpected job loss and debt repayments to name a few. Insurance can help you through tough times and help you get back on your feet. Life Insurance and Critical Illness Cover are both types of insurance…

It is more than likely that at some point during your lifetime, there will be an unforeseen event which could lead you to struggle in repaying loans or even your mortgage. Payment Protection Insurance guarantees that these expenditures continue to be paid so both you…

If you’re struggling to afford your first home, then Help to Buy could be the financial lifeline you need. Help to Buy is made up of three different schemes: the Equity Loan, the ISA, and Shared Ownership. These have allowed a huge number of people…

A buy-to-let mortgage is a specialised type of mortgage agreement designed for prospective landlords who want to buy a property and rent it out to tenants, but can’t afford to buy it outright using their own capital or savings. As with a traditional mortgage, a…

This week (9 May), a new study has recommended that people from the age of 25 in Britain be given a £10,000 Citizen’s Inheritance to ease inter-generational financial unfairness. The study, titled A New Generational Contract, is the result of a two-year analysis of the…

When you take out a mortgage on a home, you’re making a financial commitment that can last for a long time. However, even if you put a lot of work into finding a great mortgage deal, it might not always be the best one for…