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...
Will lenders grant mortgages on properties affected by Japanese knotweed?
Selling a house that’s affected by Japanese knotweed can be very difficult.
For one thing, this invasive plant species—which has been known to grow at...
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...
Refinancing vs. Home Equity Loan: What’s the Difference?
Refinancing and home equity is a different kind of loan.
As a homeowner, you need to know and weigh the two types of loans’ advantages...
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...
First-Time Buyers – How Things Have Changed Since The End Of The FTB ISA
Since reopening after lockdown, the UK property market has rallied as many scramble to buy their first homes. Recently, the UK government has introduced incentives...
Pros and Cons of Prepaying Your Mortgage
When you take out a mortgage, you're given a set payment schedule, usually monthly, over several years. But what if you decide to pay...
How Data Science Is Transforming the Property Investment and Real Estate Industry
Data science is making sweeping changes across all known traditional industries, not least, real estate. The real estate industry was previously plagued by slow...
How Does A Bridging Loan Work When Investing in Property
Property investment demands precise timing, deep market knowledge, and access to flexible financing options. Among these financial tools, bridging loans have emerged as a...
Alternatives to Downsizing your Home in Retirement
If you’re looking for extra liquidity to make your life comfortable throughout your retirement, you might be tempted to downsize. Downsizing is especially tempting,...