There has been a bridging loan boom in Autumn as a consequence of downsizing and shifts in the buy-to-let market following the Budget. Brokers have reported seeing the number of bridging loans being ...

It’s not easy being a first-time buyer, but we’re here to help you find a mortgage and navigate homebuying. From the latest mortgage news and updates on first-time buyer support schemes to the best ...

The run up to Christmas is prime time for scammers to strike and property purchases offer rich pickings for criminals. Stephen Ward has some advice to help you spot the signs of a scam when buying or ...

The cost of setting up a home has increased by 0.6% in the last year – well below the rate of inflation, according to analysis by Coventry Building Society. Despite the fact it is still more expensive ...

The Bank of England has raised the base rate to 5.25%, piling on the pressure for mortgage borrowers. The bank’s monetary policy committee (MPC) raised interest rates by 25 percentage points today to ...

House prices increased in June but at a slower pace than the previous months, the latest data from Nationwide has revealed. Over the month of June prices increased by 0.2% which is weaker than the 0.4 ...

Want to be in your new home by Christmas? Whilst it might be an unrealistic deadline for most buyers, there are still ways you can speed up the home buying process. Stephen Ward has some tips As ...

I purchased my property three months ago and the house next door is on the market for sale. I have just had a letter from the council to announce they have received plans from a company who wish to ...

Options for first-time buyers, especially those of you with a small deposit, may seem thin on the ground. But, in fact, there’s an innovative array of mortgages which can help you access homeownership ...