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The Bank of England Raises Interest Rates to 1.00%

In light of the announcement today that the Bank of England has increased interest rates to 1.00%*, we wanted to write to you to explain how that might affect your mortgage. The good news is...
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Guide to Remortgages

What is a Remortgage? Remortgaging is when you look to move from one mortgage deal to another, either staying with your existing lender or moving to a new one. As the years go by, you...
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The Bank of England Raises Interest Rates to 0.75%

Interest rates have increased for the third time in four months as the Bank of England tries to calm the rise in the cost of living. The increase to 0.75% from 0.5% comes as households...
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The Bank of England Raises Interest Rates to 0.5%

Will your mortgage payments be impacted? In light of the announcement yesterday afternoon, that the Bank of England has increased interest rates, we wanted to write to you to explain how that might affect your...
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Best Wishes for the Holiday Season

It’s been a hectic whirlwind of a year for obvious reasons, but we hope you have some time to relax and unwind as the year draws to a close. 2021 has certainly been an eventful...
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The Bank of England Raises Interest Rates to 0.25%

What does that mean for you & your mortgage? In light of the announcement this morning that the Bank of England has increased interest rates, we wanted to explain how that might affect your mortgage....
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Bank of England hold interest rates at all-time 0.1% low

What does this mean for you? Because of the uncertainties in the financial markets, and the wider international economy, there has been speculation that the Bank of England would increase interest rates this month to...
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Cutting Your Home Insurance Bill

With the prospect of higher costs for food and services, particularly energy, it is a sensible time to look at ways of cutting household costs. The world of home insurance might seem a rather boring...
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No Time Like the Present to Teach Children Money Management Skills

These are unprecedented times in which to bring up children and one of the vital lessons we can pass on to them is to teach them how to understand and manage money. Without a real...
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New Year, New Home?

Now the Christmas festivities are over and we’re into a new year, are you looking at moving home? Maybe you’re a first time buyer and you have decided that 2019 is your year to get...
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Factors Impacting a Lender’s Decision!

Even though you have a good credit score, other issues could prevent you getting a mortgage application accepted. Late Payments When applying for any credit, (mortgages, loans, credit cards) the lender must run a credit...
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The Process of Home Ownership

Whether you have been renting your home or you’re flying the nest for the first time, buying a property is a big step for most. It can be a stressful, overwhelming and utterly over complicated....
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