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EU, EEA, or Swiss nationals applying for a mortgage in the UK now need to prove their residency status. Here’s the latest on EU nationals and mortgages

New tax regulations come into force this April. Here’s everything you need to know about IR35 changes and mortgages, and what the new rules mean for borrowing

Late last year, the government announced that a range of documents and consultations on future tax policies would be released after the Budget. Dubbed “tax day”, these announcements came later

An innovative new mortgage scheme is designed to help first-time buyers get onto the property ladder. Find out how it works and how you could benefit

As first-time buyers continue to struggle to get onto the property ladder, is it time for a “Proportional Property Tax” levied on am owner, not a buyer?

A year ago, Rishi Sunak delivered his first Budget just as the pandemic began to take hold. While his £30 billion package sounded significant, it’s a sum that has paled

On Wednesday 3 March, Rishi Sunak delivered his second Budget as chancellor. The Budget outlines the state of the economy and the government’s spending plans. The World Health Organization declared

As lenders tighten their criteria for self-employed borrowers, here are five useful tips for getting a mortgage in 2021 if you work for yourself

With the Stamp Duty holiday set to end and Council Tax rises about to take effect, read about why the chancellor has been urged to reform property taxes

Providing wellbeing services to staff is increasingly important. Find out how we can improve the financial wellbeing of your team – and it won’t cost a thing

What will happen to house prices in 2021? Read our look forward at the next 12 months, including a peek at Altura’s plans for the forthcoming year

It was quite the first full year for the team at Altura. Here’s a look back at an unprecedented few months, and how the business navigated 2020.

Buying a property before 31 March 2021 could save you up to £15,000 in tax. To help you, here are five tips for beating the Stamp Duty holiday deadline.

Every 20th November, the United Nations World Children’s Day advocates, promotes and celebrates children’s rights. The day – chosen because it’s the date in 1959 when the UN General Assembly

Back in July, the Chancellor gave a boost to the beleaguered housing market by announcing a Stamp Duty holiday. Residential buyers who complete on a property purchase before 31 March

Research has shown that, at the height of lockdown, 60% of the UK’s adult population were working from home. While some employees have now returned to the office, a quarter