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Self-employed? Here are 2 practical tips to help you get a new mortgage
There are many benefits to owning a business, from the flexibility of working the hours you want to “being your own boss”. When it comes to finances, however, being self-employed...
5 practical tips to be proactive if you need a new mortgage in 2023
If you’ve had your current mortgage for more than a year or so – or you’re new to the mortgage market – you’re likely to find that things have changed significantly in recent months...
Should you increase the rent you charge on buy-to-let property in 2023?
If you are a landlord, raising the rent is a tricky and often moral decision. Read on to find out how landlords are squaring rising costs with looking after their tenants...
What will happen to house prices in 2023?
Last year, you read the forecasts for house prices in 2022, with most experts correctly suggesting modest growth over the 12-month period. However, against the backdrop of rising interest...
5 aspects of your finances you should review in 2023
January is a good opportunity to put yourself in a strong position for the year ahead so, to help you get off on the right foot, here are five aspects of your finances you should review in 2023...
Expanding the services you can benefit from – here’s the Altura review of 2022
It’s been an uncertain year in the UK and overseas. Rewind to January and it’s unlikely you’d have predicted the UK would have three prime ministers and four chancellors by Christmas...
How to work out your personal risk of ill health, and why it matters
No one wants to think about falling ill or their own mortality – especially if you’re in your 30s, 40s or 50s. Read on to find out why understanding the risks you face can help you...
Should you choose a fixed or tracker mortgage rate? Here are the pros and cons
Fixed-rate deals might provide you with certainty, but could a tracker deal help you to keep your costs down during the cost of living crisis?
Want to release equity from your home? The pros and cons of downsizing and equity release
When it comes to later in life, your home is likely to be one of your biggest assets. So, what do you do when your children have flown the nest, and much of your wealth is tied up in bricks and mortar?
What the “mini-Budget” fallout means for your mortgage
Kwasi Kwarteng delivered so-called “mini-Budget”. Read on how to find out how it will affect you, and how the reduction in Stamp Duty could save you some money when you buy a property...