A bridging loan is a particular type of short-term property finance, covering anything between a few days to a couple of years. The loans provide an interim solution when the standard mortgage process is either unavailable or unsuitable. Bridging loans can offer a practical route to...
As of November 2021, there were 4.2 million self-employed people in the UK, and many of them will think about owning their own homes at some point. Mortgage lenders will consider you self-employed if you own at least 20-25% of a business, and when that business...
As a nation, we are living longer and healthier lives, which means there are more things we can and want to do in our retirement. Whether it's making a final move to a dream home and location, splashing out on some well-earned luxuries or travelling...
It’s getting harder and harder for people to get onto the property ladder. As a parent, when you see your child struggling to get on the first rung, you’ll naturally want to help. Even at the average price of property in the UK - £285,113 as...
Becoming a landlord, growing a portfolio and creating a passive income can help you switch careers, change your lifestyle and build a solid financial future. There are various models of a buy-to-let business, and you don't necessarily need to be a property owner to get started....
In the spirit of Halloween, Lee Howard of Howard Mortgages explores trick-or-treating around some of the mortgage options available >>...
The latest survey evidence inevitably points to market activity taking a breather following the flurry of sales seen ahead of the tapered Stamp Duty holiday withdrawal >>...
According to the CII, the demand for protection insurance saw a huge increase in 2020 due to the global impact of COVID-19 >>...
There is a continued demand for more space among buyers, both inside and outside, funnelling demand towards houses, resulting in stronger price growth for properties >>...
Howard Mortgages 26 mile challenge across Dartmoor, Devon for the Alzheimer's Society has raised over £1,000 >>...