Selling a Home with a Help-to-Buy Equity Loan
Launched back in 2013, the Government’s ‘Help-to-Buy’ scheme was designed to help first time buyers get onto the property ladder, through offering an equity loan for up to 20% of a property’s value, interest-free for the first five years1. But a decade on, what happens if you are looking to sell a home and have […]
Remortgages: Don’t Just Settle for Your Lender’s Offer
2024 is set to be a busy time for many homeowners, with the initial fixed term periods on mortgages expiring for a lot of clients across the market1, leading to some big decisions being required on remortgaging options. What happens when your initial mortgage period expires? Your initial fixed-term period will often expire after two […]
Preparing Your Home for Winter Weather
As winter approaches, it’s crucial to ensure your home is ready to withstand the colder months. We’ve put together a checklist of key things you can do to help protect your property from winter-related damage, and keep your insurance valid. 1. Garden and Exterior Preparation 2. Emergency Readiness 3. Insulation and Heating Efficiency 4. Frozen […]
12 Tips to Help Enjoy a Luxury Christmas For Less
Christmas may be just around the corner, but if it’s looking like a strain on the budget then we’ve got a range of useful money-saving tips to help you enjoy the Christmas you love, for even less. 1. Plan before you spend Making a budget will not only help you to limit your spending, but […]