The UK housing market showed signs of growth in 2024. However, the landscape may be set to evolve with an upcoming Stamp Duty change…

Learn about four key factors to consider when thinking about overpaying on your mortgage, from reduced interest and shorter terms to alternate options for your money…

In November, the Bank of England (BoE) reduced the base rate for the second time in three months. However, you may be surprised to learn that, while the base rate is falling, the cost of mortgages has actually risen in recent weeks…

This autumn, Halifax reported that UK house prices had hit a record high – surpassing the post-Covid “race for space” of mid-2022. The average property price has reached a record high…

As property prices in the UK continue to hit record highs, it’s perhaps no surprise that more and more first-time buyers are seeking help from relatives. Indeed, the most recent research from…

On 30 October 2024, Rachel Reeves delivered Labour’s first Budget in 14 years. Reeves announced several measures that will likely affect the UK mortgage and property market…

If you’re selling a property, deciding the price is likely to be one of the trickiest decisions you will make. If you market your home at too high a price, you might not generate any interest or sell it...

Vendors have returned from their summer break motivated to sell, while many buyers want to wrap up their purchase and be in their new home in time for the festive celebrations...

According to the BBC, the “slightly bizarre” choice of London streets was based on a flying visit to the capital by one of the firm’s employees back in the mid-1930s. But what would the Monopoly board – and the game – look like if it were invented today?

If you’ve ever found something you want to buy online, only to realise that it has sold out by the time you reach the checkout, you will know how frustrating this can be...

The 2024/25 tax year is just a month away, and chancellor Jeremy Hunt has delivered his 2024 Spring Budget, outlining the government’s plans for the next fiscal year and beyond...

With one eye on a forthcoming general election, the chancellor has announced a Budget aimed at generating long-term growth, with “more investment, more jobs, better public services and...

Over the centuries, the Dutch have also been pioneers in finance, laying the foundations for modern stock markets and introducing the first European banknote. Now, their latest innovation is a...

You’ve likely heard of properties selling for over the odds because of their proximity to a high-performing school or a well-positioned bus stop...

Have you benefited from great advice from Altura? Maybe we’ve helped you buy a home or arranged a remortgage on your current home?

Despite the challenging backdrop, it’s been a year of growth and positivity at Altura. Read on for a summary of all the ways we’ve supported our clients, colleagues, and the community in 2023.

With interest rates having reached levels last seen before the global financial crisis, this has significantly increased the cost of borrowing for millions of households. Many more will see...