Do I need critical illness cover? According to the latest research, over 50% of homeowners aged 18 to 40 do not currently have critical illness cover (CIC). Mortgage Broker UK advisers have seen the value of CIC first hand, in the case of Emma and Tom’s story. "We always thought [...]
According to the Association of British Insurers, every year over one million people are unable to work due to a serious illness or injury. "Do I need a protection policy for my mortgage?" Whilst it’s easy to think, “it won’t happen to me”, with the current [...]
Life Insurance and Mortgages You’ve had your offer accepted on the house you want to buy, and you’ve just had confirmation of your mortgage approval. Hurray! Now all that’s left to do is sort out the insurances you need before moving into your brand new home! "Why do I need [...]
When you need a new buy-to-let mortgage, of course you can go directly to a lender yourself. You might have a long-standing relationship with your bank, a particular provider may have come recommended, or you might simply feel you will save money by cutting out the middle man. But if you do, in my [...]
Buying, renovating and potentially furnishing a property is an expensive process and it’s natural to want to keep costs as low as possible, particularly if you are trying to make a limited amount of capital stretch far. However, as legions of landlords before you have learned, if you spend the right amount at the [...]
We understand that when it comes to investing in property, there is a lot to consider before you make a final decision on whether it’s the right thing for you. That’s why we’ve put together a helpful buy-to-let guide to walk you through the process, and essentially, help you purchase [...]
There’s no denying that moving house is an exciting time - you’ve made the decision to do it, and now it’s actually happening! But having said that, it can also be a stressful and emotional time too, often putting pressure on relationships and bringing emotions to the surface, especially if you’re saying goodbye to a [...]
Making improvements to your home is not only a great way to refresh and revive old surroundings, but it’s also a great way to maximise the value of your house and work your way up the property ladder. Larger And Smaller Home Improvements. Depending on how [...]
Moving house can often feel like a mammoth task. With so many things to organise and plan for, it can be easy to overlook something that can have a knock-on effect on the move. We've created a useful home movers' guide that includes everything you need to know about the [...]
