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Bank of England Holds Interest Rates: What It Means for You
By Oliver MeddickPublished 22nd September 2023
The Bank of England (BoE) has made a significant decision to keep interest rates unchanged. But what does this mean for you?News
Recent Drop in Mortgage Rates Explained
By Peter JosephPublished 19th September 2023
In the ever-changing realm of mortgage rates, the past six weeks have witnessed a notable transformation...News
Driving down inflation: What the decrease really means
By Oliver MeddickPublished 21st August 2023
Following the positive announcement of the decrease in June, the rate of inflation has fallen for a second consecutive month.News
The chess game of interest rates: Lenders make their move!
By Mia JosephPublished 14th August 2023
In a game of chess, players make strategic moves in response to those made by their opponents. Much like this, lenders carefully calculate their plans to encourage buyers back to the property market.News
Base interest rate rise sparks optimism in the property market
By Oliver MeddickPublished 10th August 2023
There are early signs of optimism in the property market following the latest announcement from the Bank of England. Read more now!News
Doors open for first-time buyers as landlords sell up
By Peter JosephPublished 26th July 2023
The outlook is getting better for first-time buyers as more landlords leave the market. Find out more about how the landlord's exit can keep the market moving!News
Good news for the property market as inflation falls!
By Mia JosephPublished 20th July 2023
The property market welcomes news that inflation has fallen as it paves the way for better things to come! We consider what this could mean for the property market.News
The chess game of Interest Rates: Understanding the strategy behind the increase
By Oliver MeddickPublished 26th June 2023
We think the rising interest rates can be better explained in terms of a chessboard, which brings us to ask: is there simply a clever game being played here?News
House prices reach record high in May
By Peter JosephPublished 31st May 2023
Our COO, Oliver Meddick, shares his insights on the May price increase and what this could mean for the property market moving forward.News
Lenders set to go head to head over fixed rate mortgage offerings
By Kay CrossePublished 10th February 2023
HSBC Break 4% Threshold with 3.99% Five-Year Fixed Rate MortgageHSBC appear to be the first to break the 4% threshold with a 3.99% five-year fixed rate mortgage offering, the first since 2022’s hike. SinceGuide
Sale and purchase conveyancing guide
By Oliver MeddickPublished 31st January 2023
ContentCan I use the same conveyancer if buying and selling a property?What are the differences when buying and selling a property?Does the information in the welcome pack differ depending if you are aGuide
Property survey guide
By Oliver MeddickPublished 30th January 2023
What type of property survey is right for you?RICS Property SurveysA property survey is an important part of the process when buying a property. Choosing the right survey will help highlight any seriousGuide
Equity release guide
By Oliver MeddickPublished 30th January 2023
ContentWhat is equity release?What is a lifetime mortgage?What is a home reversion scheme?What is the difference between equity release and remortgage?How can I use equity release?Is equity release a goodGuide
Transfer of equity guide
By Oliver MeddickPublished 30th January 2023
ContentsWhat is a transfer of equity?Why do people transfer equity?What are the types of property transfer when transferring equity?Do I need a conveyancer for transfer of equity?How does transfer of equityGuide
Remortgage guide
By Oliver MeddickPublished 30th January 2023
ContentWhat is the definition of a remortgage?Why should I consider remortgaging?When is it a good time to remortgage?Is an early remortgage possible?How does a remortgage work?Do I need a solicitor whenGuide
Sale conveyancing guide
By Oliver MeddickPublished 30th January 2023
ContentsWhat is conveyancing?What is a conveyancer?Do I need a conveyancer when selling a property?How long does conveyancing take?How do I get started with conveyancing?What information is provided inGuide
Purchase conveyancing guide
By Oliver MeddickPublished 30th January 2023
Content1.0 - Conveyancing Process for Buyers1.1 What is the conveyancing process when buying a property?1.2 How long does conveyancing take?1.3 How can the conveyancing process by sped up?1.4 What information