by Brian Downton | J, May, 2018 | blog, mortgages
When buying a property, you can do so either on a leasehold or freehold basis and there are important differences to be aware of before you sign on the dotted line. With a leasehold property you own the property and its land for a fixed period, depending on the...
by Brian Downton | J, Apr, 2018 | blog, mortgages
If you let out a residential property but haven’t declared the rental income, you might be interested in a new campaign from HM Revenue & Customs (HMRC). HMRC estimates landlords fail to pay £550m every year and their ‘Let Property Campaign’ aims to reclaim the...
by Brian Downton | J, Mar, 2018 | blog, mortgages
In 2007 Bulgaria and Romania joined the European Union, Lewis Hamilton got his first drive in Formula 1 partnering with Fernando Alonso at McLaren, the final book in the Harry Potter series was published and England played their first match at the new Wembley Stadium....
by Brian Downton | J, Jan, 2018 | blog, mortgages
Conveyancing is an important part of the home buying process, and it’s important to note it’s required when both buying and selling a property. So, what should you consider when choosing a property solicitor to carry out your conveyancing? It’s important to use a...
by Brian Downton | J, Jan, 2018 | blog, mortgages
If you think an increase in your mortgage repayments could have a negative impact on your lifestyle or financial wellbeing, you may want to consider fixing your mortgage. With a fixed rate mortgage, your payments are set at a certain level for an agreed period,...
by Brian Downton | J, Dec, 2017 | blog, mortgages
34% of first-time buyers relied on their parents for financial help, making the bank of mum and dad’, the equivalent of the UK’s ninth largest lender in 2017. If you’re trying to get on the housing ladder, you’ll know how hard it can be: The average price...
by Brian Downton | J, Nov, 2017 | blog, mortgages
The UK’s Buy to Let market is in a state of flux, with an extra 3% Stamp Duty on the purchase of additional properties and changes to the way a landlord’s income is taxed. Landlords used to be able to deduct all finance costs from their rental income, with net profits...
by Brian Downton | J, Oct, 2017 | blog, mortgages
With so many mortgage lenders offering their products on the high street and online, it can be tempting to cut out the middleman and ‘go direct’. When you’re making such a huge financial commitment, the guidance you can get from a qualified mortgage adviser can be...
