Assuming the UK sticks to its standard election pattern, the current parliament is almost halfway through its term. This means politicians across the board will be starting to gear up to contest their seats. The governments current raft of housing-related proposals...
Last year, saw 408,379 people collect the keys to their first home. It was the first year the number of first-time buyers had exceeded 400K since 2006. If you were one of those first-time buyers, you might be feeling somewhat nervous about the future. Here are some...
The original Help to Buy Equity Loan scheme is being phased out and replaced by a successor. This is very similar to the original but has some important differences. Here is a quick guide to what you need to know. First-time buyers can get a 20% interest-free equity...
The Stamp Duty holiday appears to have stimulated the housing market. It is, however, only of benefit to people who can afford to buy. For many people, their ability to buy depends on their ability to get a mortgage. Right now, however, that is a major challenge for a...
Whether you’re a first-time buyer, a second- stepper or further up the housing ladder, buying a home and getting a mortgage is always a big move and can feel a bit like a roller coaster ride at the best of times. Now there is the added complications and worries that...
