The importance of travel insurance
With prime holiday time approaching fast, many will have already booked breaks at home or abroad. With prices of holidays rising, it makes sense to insure your holiday so that you are not out of pocket should the unexpected happen. Unforeseen events can ruin your break before you even take off, so taking appropriate action […]
Can I rent out my home on Airbnb if I have a mortgage?
With holiday season in full swing and many of us looking at leaving our homes for a week or two in search of the sun, the thoughts of advertising your home as a holiday-let to make a bit of spare cash may seem quite appealing. The appeal and the caution If you’re comfortable with the […]
Easy Store Credit – the Sting in the Tail
Wherever you go on the high street or online, you will see ‘Buy Now Pay Later’ (BNPL) schemes advertising that you can buy that item you want or need now and pay back the money borrowed, plus interest, over several weeks or months. Some providers add a sweetener by giving the borrower an initial interest […]
Buy-to-Let: The Importance of Understanding Rental Yields
For prospective landlords, understanding the rental yield can be crucial for making informed decisions about the property you intend to purchase and let out. What is the Rental Yield? The rental yield represents the annual income you earn from a rental property relative to its purchase price and operating costs – and is a figure […]