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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,...
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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...
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...
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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...
What does the Budget mean for property

Resident vs. Non Resident Tax UK – Dividends

Being a landlord in the UK is great, whether this was by accident or fully intentional, there are many different tax implications that you...
mortgage valuation

What to expect? Should you rely on a mortgage valuation?

We look at the ins and outs of a mortgage valuation survey and explain why they are not a substitute for a detailed home survey.
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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...
insurance

Mortgage Life Insurance: What Every Homeowner Needs to Know

Buying a home is one of the biggest financial commitments you'll ever make. Protecting that investment is just as important as securing it. That’s...
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Why Working with a Local Financial Adviser is a Smart Choice

Managing your finances can be challenging. It often feels like everything needs to align perfectly for things to work out. You can go online,...
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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...