Mortgages
Marcia Barrington
The Majority Of First-Time-Buyers Rely On ...

Three in five first-time buyers depend on the bank of mum and dad in order to get onto the property ladder, according to research by Just Group. In the last five years, 61 per cent of FTBs relied on financial help from relatives in order to purchase a property. In comparison, just 20 per cent of FTBs relied on financial assistance from relatives 30 years ago.

The Majority Of First-Time-Buyers Rely On Relatives To Buy Their First Home

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Can Remortgaging Help You Save Against Rising Energy Costs?

Can Remortgaging Help You Save Against Rising Energy Costs?

As the price of energy rockets, generating solar power and using it within your own household now offers a far bigger saving than it used to. Not only can solar panels reduce your energy bills, they can also improve your carbon footprint, too. More and more people are remortgaging their current properties releasing equity to fund home improvements in the hope that the value of their property will increase in the long term. However, remortgaging could also be an option for funding solar panels. Solar power might not only increase the value of your property, but also tick the box for homeowners looking for an energy efficient house to reduce energy bills.

When Leaving London Leaves You In A Spin

When Leaving London Leaves You In A Spin

An estimated 700,000 people left London for the countryside during Lockdown, opting for more space to work from home and have the great outdoors on their doorstep. However, while many people are enjoying their new found freedom, others are starting to regret their decision and are flocking back to the city, having made the most expensive mistake of their lives.

New Homeowner Christmas Gift Guide

New Homeowner Christmas Gift Guide

We’ve handpicked ten gorgeous gifts for new homeowners this Christmas. You can’t go wrong with some of these timeless classics, however many times you’ve moved house! And if you’ve recently moved yourself, then you may well want to treat yourself to something special to mark your first Christmas in your new home.