The high cost-of-living in the UK: Strategies for coping with income protection payments

The UK’s rise of cost-of-living has been a hard bullet to bite. Tight budgets and difficult financial predictions have created detrimental ripple effects on the spending habits of the common earner. If you are among those who have taken out … Read More

Is it good news for mortgages with interest rates in the UK remaining unchanged?

The latest data on consumer inflation rate in the UK  as of August was at 6.3% according to the Office for National Statistics. The Bank of England (BOE) has kept interest rates unchanged standing at 5.25% and this is a … Read More

Budget hacks: Taming your mortgage during high expenditure periods

Managing mortgage payments in the UK can be a challenging task on its own, but it becomes even more difficult during periods that require more than usual expenses, such as festive seasons. Whether it be an unforeseen emergency or seasonal, … Read More

What will 2024 bring for mortgages in the UK?

It comes as no surprise that the new normal for mortgages comes with high rates. Last year (2023) in August, the UK saw stabilisation and de-escalation of interest rates for the first time since 2021. For many businesses and economists … Read More

Property in London: Is it worth the investment?

London has long been and is a hot spot for property investors due to its many opportunities, amenities and the ever present demand for rental accommodation. In this article we will look at how investing in a property in London … Read More

Are the new mortgages rates in the UK here to stay?

The UK has been through a tumultuous time period following the pandemic and the economic fallout over the last couple of years. Its been anyone’s guess as to how long this financial uncertainty will prevail and when there will be … Read More

Mistakes to avoid when taking on a mortgage in the UK

5 Reasons you should consider re-mortgaging and not selling

Buying your first property can be overwhelming even as it is exciting. It is easy to get lost in the whirlwind of it all and miss important steps that should ideally lead you to a stress free purchase. Here we … Read More

Bank of England Decides to Hold Interest Rates: How it Affects Your Mortgage

Since the latter part of 2021, interest rates in the UK were seeing a steady climb, and this hike was forecasted to climb even higher, with some predicting a rise of up to 6.5%. However in a surprising turn of … Read More