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3 practical tips for switching your mortgage if your deal is coming to an end
One of the consequences of rising inflation and the chancellor’s “mini-Budget” is that interest rates in the UK are likely to rise further over the next few months. So, to help you keep costs down...
The pros and cons of student buy-to-let (and the 10 best places to be a student landlord)
Read on to find out about the pros and cons of student buy-to-let, and to discover the top 10 UK locations to be a student landlord...
First-time buyers pay more than £40,000 for a home than before the pandemic
If you, or a loved one, is planning to buy their first home, they can expect to pay £40,000 more for a property than they did before the pandemic...
Could a 50-year mortgage help you to buy a home?
Could a 50-year mortgage that passes through the generations help more first-time buyers onto the property ladder? Read on to find out how the scheme could work...
3 valuable benefits of working with a broker when interest rates are rising
Read on to find out more about why your next mortgage is likely to cost you more, and three ways working with a broker can help you when rates are rising...
1 in 4 people who moved home during the pandemic now regret it
If you moved home during the pandemic, you certainly weren’t alone. New research published has revealed that more than 1 in 4 people who moved home during the pandemic now regret it...
Self-employed workers twice as likely to be rejected for a mortgage – here’s what you can do to boost your chances
If you’re one of the more than 4 million self-employed workers in the UK, you might enjoy many benefits. However, when it comes to getting a mortgage, self-employment can sometimes feel...
How the UK property market has changed during the Queen’s reign
This month saw the Queen become the first British monarch to celebrate a Platinum Jubilee. Her Majesty’s seven decades on the throne have seen incredible innovation and progress...
Access leading specialist and commercial lending with our brand-new service
To further enhance the service you can access at Altura, we’re delighted to introduce specialist and commercial lending expert Guy Nyirenda – the newest member of the Altura team...
Exciting news from Altura Mortgage Finance
The Arisaig Circle is a group of four companies, of which we are one, all driven by a common goal: To deliver high-quality financial solutions to our clients throughout the world...