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Can you use land as a deposit for your self-build mortgage?

You already own a plot of land and are ready to build your own home....

How will the Autumn Statement 2022 affect you?

The government’s financial plans for the upcoming months have been released by Chancellor Jeremy Hunt...

What are the differences between residential and commercial bridging loans?

To fund projects quickly using short-term finance, residential and commercial bridging loans provide fast access...

What is the difference between bridging and development finance?

When looking to raise funds for your next project, you may be confused about the...

When should you consider an offshore mortgage?

If you’re living overseas and are looking to buy or remortgage a UK property, you...

How much can you borrow with a large bridging loan?

When you need a fast financing solution for your extensive residential or commercial project, you...

Is death in service the same as life insurance?

As both types of cover provide a financial lifeline for your loved ones, you may...

What is the NSSE scheme?

If you want to buy a newly built home in Scotland but can’t afford to...

Mortgage Market Update. What should you do next?

Mortgage Market Update I felt compelled to put pen to paper and give my thoughts...

How does bad credit affect a buy-to-let mortgage?

When you’re hoping to buy an investment property but have an adverse credit history, you...

What changes have been announced in the mini-budget?

In the face of rocketing inflation, increasing interest rates, a high cost of living and...

How does the base rate increase to 2.25% affect your mortgage?

The base rate has been increased by the Bank of England by another 0.5% so...

What home insurance do you need as a leaseholder?

When you own a leasehold property, it can be confusing to know what home insurance...

How much do you value your home contents?

Insuring your belongings may not be high on your list of priorities when there are...

When should you get buildings insurance?

Do you really need buildings insurance and, if so, when should you get it? Here,...

What’s the difference between life insurance and life assurance?

Life insurance and life assurance are often confused. The terms are used interchangeably but there...

Is life insurance the most suitable financial protection?

With a life insurance policy, a lump sum is paid to your beneficiaries should you...

8 reasons to have life insurance

Thinking ahead to how your loved ones would cope if you were no longer around...

Look after your financial future with a self-employed pension

When you’re self-employed, you have countless things to think about and saving for your retirement...

A new base rate increase of 0.5% to 1.75%

Once again, the Bank of England has increased the base rate — this time by...