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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...

What is a further advance?

If you want to borrow additional funds from your current mortgage lender and have some...

What is the current rate of inflation in the UK?

The Office for National Statistics (ONS) has confirmed that inflation has fallen from 3.2% in...

Understanding the auction guide price and reserve price

If you’re new to buying properties at auction, you may be confused by the different...

What is an asset-based mortgage?

As a high net worth individual, you’re likely to have significant assets but your income...

The need for the Help to Build: Equity Loan scheme

The Help to Build scheme, launched in 2022, opens up the opportunity for thousands of...

What’s the difference between regulated and unregulated bridging loans?

Bridging loans provide you with short-term finance that’s quick to arrange and flexible. Secured against...

Is it necessary to have mortgage insurance?

Most borrowers take out a mortgage over a long term, which means that paying it...

Can you remortgage with bad credit?

Your financial situation may have taken a turn for the worse since you originally took...

If buying a property at auction, what do you pay and when?

Buying a property at auction is a fast and exciting process with the potential of...