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Landlords Can Now Cover Rental Shortfall
Back in February our blog included a story about Barclays’ plans to let landlords cover rental shortfalls with personal income. We can now update you on recent developments: the bank has just
New Demand for Interest-Only Mortgages
If you thought interest-only mortgages perished during the financial crisis, be prepared for a revival in this area of borrowing. But this time, banks have
Experts React to Landlord Tax Relief Cuts
As you’ve probably already heard, the government has clamped down on tax relief on mortgage interest payments for landlords in the latest budget. At the
Mortgages For Company Directors ARE Possible
It’s become widely recognised that since tighter financial regulations came in, triggered by the economic crisis, securing a mortgage has become problematic in general. If
Best Picks Of Low-Rate Mortgages
The great British summertime has finally arrived, bringing with it warmer days. But as our weather and BBQs heat up, mortgage rates continue to fall
Does Maximum Age Limit on Mortgages Need to Rise?
Last week an interesting story dropped into my inbox relating to our recent blog posts about problems facing older borrowers. It’s certainly a hot issue
‘Generation Rent’ Must Protect Its Belongings Too
Compared to 10 years ago the number of young people (aged between 24 and 34) renting homes has shot up. In 2004, almost 60% owned
Watercourses, Insurance & Avoiding Higher Costs
Recently I’ve had to help clients who both live next to watercourses. That in itself isn’t a major issue, but the conversations reminded me that
One Year Since MMR: A Brief Round-Up
One year has passed since the Mortgage Market Review, and we thought we should take a look at the impact it’s had on homebuyers and