retirement

Retirement Planning 101: Steps to a Secure Future

A transition from the demands of the workplace to the autonomy of one's own interests is marked by retirement. Still, this shift takes more...
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First Home Buyer: 6 Money Saving Tips to Get You Moving Faster

One of the biggest hurdles for first-time home buyers is saving for a deposit. Anyone considering stepping into homeownership may feel slightly gloomy when...
Home finance loan

Did You Know You Could Finance These Items In Your Home?

Many people are familiar with financing common household items such as cars or home renovations. However, the growing financial market means that a plethora...
London houses

How to Rent a Flat in London

I lived and worked in London for over 15 years and rented the entire time I was there. I’ve lived in flatshares, apartments, shared...
Help to buy schemes for first-time buyers

Help to Buy: Equity Loan Ending – What Help is Available?

For just over a decade, the Government has operated ‘Help to Buy’ schemes in England. The first of these, ‘NewBuy’, which ran from 2012...
House deposit

9 Ways to Save for a Deposit

If you’re a first-time buyer - or even if you’re taking the next step up the property ladder and just need to boost your...
Loan finance

The Pros and Cons of Using Your Home as Collateral for a Loan

If you need a moderate or large sum of money right now and are looking at your financing options, you have probably started looking...
Large Tudor style house

Can I Get a Mortgage If I Have Just Turned Self-Employed?

In a nutshell, being self-employed is not necessarily a bar to getting a mortgage in the UK. However, it certainly complicates matters because most...
Buy To Let Mortgage

Higher Interest Rates for Landlords: What You Need to Know

Political instability, an ever-growing energy crisis, higher interest rates, rising house prices, and a hostile regulatory environment. It seems that every day there are...
moving house

What To Consider Before Purchasing Your First Home

Whether you're just starting out in your career or are looking to purchase your first home, there are some important things to consider. Here...