CUT YOUR TAX BILL

10 Ways To Cut Your Tax Bill

If you want to be a successful landlord, you’ve got to be tax efficient. Portico London estate agents ask the experts, including seasoned landlord Richard Blanco, for 10 legitimate ways to reduce your bill.

Self-employed locked out

Three new mortgage products aimed at self-employed workers have been launched after research reveals that 77% of people working for themselves are concerned about...

Becoming A Real Estate Investor Through Crowd Funding

Historically, investing in real estate has been reserved for large institutional investors. Being that it is quite expensive to invest in real estate, many...
No sale no fee conveyancing

Nothing for nothing – Is there such a thing as ‘no completion, no fee’...

Are the days of 'No Win, No Fee' over? In this article, find out the myths that surround the concept...
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.
PPI on Mortgages

PPI on Mortgages: The Countdown Is on for Consumers

It’s now less than a year until the PPI deadline. Yet, it is believed that thousands, if not millions, of people are still eligible...

A Guide To Guarantor Mortgages: How They Work And How To Get One

Being a first-time buyer in this economic climate is not an easy or simple position.  Houses prices continue to rise and, according to the...
Mortgage Brokers

5 Tips on How to Handle Mortgage Brokers in Best Ways

In this article, find out all the best ways you should be able to handle mortgage brokers, including the mortgage brokers abilty to help...
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...
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...