11 December 2024
Fewer young people securing mortgages A proposed new ‘Freedom to Buy’ mortgage guarantee scheme is unlikely to support prospective FTBs,...
9 December 2024
BoMaD Fork Out £30bn The Bank of Mum and Dad (BoMaD) are expected to give nearly £30bn to help...
6 December 2024
Rise in ‘Non-Traditional’ House Buying Routes Half of young first-time buyers (FTBs) are willing to consider ‘non-traditional routes’ to get onto...
27 November 2024
Thinking about overpaying your mortgage? A mortgage is one of the most significant financial commitments many people will ever make....
11 March 2024
Should I overpay my mortgage? As a mortgage holder with some extra disposable income, the prospect of paying it off...
8 March 2024
Seek advice before making FTB gifts Nearly one in five parents and grandparents who helped a family member buy their first...
6 March 2024
FTBs turn to ‘up-and-coming’ areas to get on the ladder FTBs are prepared to compromise on their priorities to get a foot on the housing...
4 March 2024
BoE: Higher rates pushing people towards longer mortgage deals The past couple of years have tested people’s resilience in the face of soaring inflation,...
26 February 2024
BTL landlords plan to stay in the sector Despite bracing themselves for an 80% increase in the cost of borrowing, buy-to-let (BTL) landlords...
