How does a weaker pound affect mortgage rates?

Sep 27th 2022

Following Chancellor Kwasi Kwarteng’s mini-budget, where Stamp Duty cuts were announced, amongst other tax cut measures, has seen the pound's value sharply fell against the US Dollar. How does a weaker pound affect mortgage rates? Since the mini-budget...

Bank of England Raises Interest Rates to 2.25% - What does the Bank of England's rise means for you?

Sep 22nd 2022

The Bank of England has increased the base rate by half a percentage point to 2.25% in its efforts to slow down the rise in inflation and soaring prices the economy is facing. The Bank of England Base rate has increased for the seventh time in a row,...

The Bank of England raises interest rates to 1.75%

Aug 4th 2022

The Bank of England has increased rates by 0.5%, making it the most significant increase in 27 years, with the interest rates rising to 1.75% from 1.25%. The rate rise comes as an attempt by the Bank to slow down inflation, which it sees passing 13%...

Checklist before applying for your first mortgage

Jul 13th 2022

With inflation on the rise and the cost of borrowing set to continue to increase, lending criteria may tighten up, especially if you are looking to apply for your first mortgage. With rental prices increasing due to the rise in property prices, the...

Why now is the time if you are looking to sell!

Jul 8th 2022

According to Zoopla’s House Price Index, the housing market is showing signs of a slowdown. If you are looking to sell your home, now is a good time to do so! Zoopla’s House Price Index shows that house prices have broadly remained the same since...

Extra Protection & Powers for Renters with the Renters Reform Bill!

Jun 19th 2022

The government has recently released the long-awaited Renters Reform White Paper, which is set to introduce significant changes in the private rental sector for 30 years. The government aims to set a fairer private rental sector, and with the Renters...