Some of these articles might be useful. Others might just pass the time while your kettle boils. Either way, if you read one of my financial type articles just don’t rely on advice from a bloke with a blog — speak to someone qualified (ideally with insurance… and a desk). Yes, I am qualified for some things, but you can't sue me or get compensation.
March 6, 2022
I get quite a few questions and comments from people who want to purchase a property with issues, whether that be interior condition, dry or wet rot, structural concerns and so on. How easy is it to get a mortgage in these circumstances? Well, it depends.
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March 28, 2022
Having A Consumer Buy To Let (CBTL) mortgage indicates that the borrower did not intend to become a landlord. And for that reason, the regulatory requirements differ from those that did intend to become a landlord.
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March 30, 2022
Lifetime mortgages are becoming more popular and many homeowners are taking advantage of them to release equity from their homes to support retirement. Are they right for you? Do you understand them? That is what we are going to look at in this guide.
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April 18, 2022
Guide to Buy to Let - Are you considering purchasing a property for investment purposes? This guide from a landlord's perspective may give you some useful insights. Yes, I am the Landlord, I purchased a property for BTL about a decade ago.
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April 27, 2022
Understanding an SPV is beneficial for anyone working in or aspiring to work in a part of the mortgage industry that deals with this type of borrower. Here I will explain what it is.
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October 12, 2022
There has been a lot more talk about inflation in recent weeks and months. More than usual that is for sure. When speaking with people about the economic position I find many don't really understand inflation in that much detail. No issue with that, all most want to know is how it affects them so don't spend time understanding it. I have put together this short guide to give more but not a huge amount of detail on the subject.
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