Summer Roundup October 2026
Summer Roundup October 2026
Share Purchase vs Asset Purchase: Which Is Right for Buying a BTL Property Company?
Buying a landlord’s limited company portfolio? Here’s how a share purchase and an asset purchase compare on stamp duty, tax, mortgages, tenancies and risk.
Five Lenders Just Hiked Mortgage Rates – Here’s What It Means for You
If you’ve been holding off on locking in a mortgage rate, this week’s news is worth paying attention to. Five major lenders have raised their pricing in the space of a few days, and industry experts are warning that more increases could follow. Here’s what’s happened, why it’s happening, and what it means if you’re…
10 Common First-Time Buyer Mistakes to Avoid in 2026
Buying your first home? From today’s mortgage rates and stamp duty rules to the new £5,000 deposit mortgages from Halifax, Accord and Leeds Building Society, here are the 10 mistakes first-time buyers should avoid in 2026.
First-Time Buyer Mortgages in 2026: Challenges, Low-Deposit Deals & Market Outlook
Saving a deposit is still the biggest hurdle for UK first-time buyers. Here’s how new 95%, 99% and no-deposit mortgages work, plus a 2026 housing market and economy update.
Considering a Lifetime Mortgage? Here’s What You Need to Know
For many homeowners in Brighton, Hove and across Sussex, the biggest asset they own isn’t in a savings account or a pension pot — it’s sitting under their feet. If you’re 55 or over and find that a significant part of your wealth is tied up in your property, a lifetime mortgage could be one…
Spring Roundup 2026
Spring Roundup 2026
You may have seen Swap rates in the news recently, so what is a Swap Rate?
If you’ve been researching mortgages, or looking at the news recently you may have come across the term swap rate. It’s a phrase that appears often in financial news and mortgage discussions, but many homebuyers are unsure what it actually means. Understanding swap rates can help you better understand why mortgage rates rise and fall.…
Winter Roundup 2026
Winter Roundup Feb 26
Fixed vs Tracker Mortgages: Which Is Right for You?
Choosing a mortgage is one of the biggest financial decisions you’ll make. If you’ve started exploring your options, you’ve probably come across terms like fixed rate and tracker rate mortgages. But what do they really mean, and how do you decide which one is best for you? What Is a Fixed Rate Mortgage? A…