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From the furlough scheme to 50% eating out discounts, there has been no shortage of financial support on offer during the coronavirus pandemic. Back in March, the government announced that,
According to official figures, by the start of 2020, there were more than five million self-employed workers in the UK. More than one in seven people now work for themselves
During the coronavirus crisis, activity in the UK’s property sector fell sharply. Lockdown prevented viewings and valuations, and so property transactions fell by around a half in April and May
Since we established Altura in 2019, we’ve grown quickly both in terms of client numbers and reputation. Now, we’ve reached a point where we’re looking to expand, and so if
One of the consequences of the coronavirus pandemic has been that millions of employees across the country have been working from home. Whether it’s a dedicated office or a bit
Earlier this year, many commentators were expecting the Bank of England to increase the Base rate. A decisive General Election result had seen confidence return to the economy, and it
In recent weeks, the coronavirus pandemic has impacted every corner of the UK economy. More than eight million workers are currently on furlough, some well-known businesses have failed, and unemployment
For 15 years, The British Mortgage Awards have celebrated excellence in the intermediary mortgage sector. Each year, nominees and winners have demonstrated outstanding levels of expertise and service, and this
As millions of workers are furloughed or work from home, it’s easy to assume that whole sectors of the economy are currently closed. However, despite what you may have read,
Now we’re well into the second month of lockdown, millions of us are continuing to work remotely while teaching children and looking after our health. Considering we’re all spending more
As with many other industries, the coronavirus pandemic has had a significant impact on the property market. Many house purchases have been put on hold because surveyors are struggling to
In recent weeks, many of us have spent more time at home that we would normally do in several months! Whether you are homeschooling your children or working remotely, you’ve
While the coronavirus pandemic has affected the health of hundreds of thousands of people worldwide, it has also had a devastating effect on small and medium-sized businesses in the UK
In recent days the UK government has announced plans for payment holidays for mortgage borrowers. The original proposal was for residential borrowers which has since been extended to cover Buy
The coronavirus outbreak has created an unprecedented situation and uncertainty for individuals and businesses. I wanted to drop you an update on how the team at Altura are working through
Moving abroad to start a new job offers loads of benefits. As well as experiencing life in a new land, 2019 research by Good Move found that workers across the
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