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Should you buy a tenanted property as a buy-to-let investor?

Buying tenanted property is becoming increasingly popular, especially for experienced buy-to-let investors. As a new...

Which is best – a further advance or a second charge mortgage

As a homeowner, there may be times when you want to borrow additional money against...

Can you buy an unsold auction property

Not all properties that are available at auction are sold during the event. So what...

Are commercial mortgages regulated?

If you’re looking to buy business premises, need funding to develop a property or want...

What financial help is available when buying a new build?

Buying a new-build home is appealing for lots of reasons. You can look forward to...

The current Bank of England base rate remains at 5%

The Monetary Policy Committee (MPC) has voted to keep the current Bank of England base...

What is a mortgage in principle?

Getting a mortgage in principle is your first step towards having a mortgage. Giving you...

The latest inflation rate has been confirmed at 2.2%

The latest inflation rate figure has been released, remaining at 2.2% in the year to...

Should you buy a house with a restrictive covenant?

The thought of buying your own home is exciting and you can look forward to...

What to look for in an auction legal pack

Buying a property at auction is a fast and legally binding process so it’s essential...

Can you get a mortgage on a fixer-upper?

Buying a fixer-upper is a great way to get a property for a low price...

The current UK inflation rate has risen to 2.2%

The current UK inflation rate has risen to 2.2% in the year to July. Now...

The UK base rate has been lowered to 5%

The Monetary Policy Committee (MPC) has held the latest meeting to review the UK base...

The rate of inflation has remained at 2%

The rate of inflation has remained at the Bank of England’s 2% target, according to...

What is Japanese knotweed and how does it affect your mortgage?

When buying a property, two words that you really don’t want to hear are ‘Japanese...

How do conditional and unconditional auction terms differ?

Buying a property at auction is a simple process that saves time and stress. You...

Can you buy a property before it goes to auction?

When searching through auction listings, there may be a particular property that’s caught your eye....

The Bank of England base rate is held at 5.25%

As expected, the base rate has been held at 5.25% following the review held by...

The inflation rate has dropped to 2%

The latest inflation figures from the Office for National Statistics (ONS) have been released. These...

How to finance home improvements

Are you thinking about fitting a new kitchen or bathroom, converting your loft, making your...