January 4, 2023
Open Market Shared Equity Scheme
The Scottish Government is aiming to support as many low-income and first-time buyers purchase a home this year through an initiative called the Open Market Shared Equity Scheme.
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February 11, 2023
Register of Overseas Entities
The Register of Overseas Entities came into force in August 2022. What is it and is it working? The suggestion is not so well with close to half of the entities required to register doing nothing so far. Although that is not necessarily the whole story.
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September 19, 2023
Reinforced Autoclaved Aerated Concrete
RAAC or Reinforced Autoclaved Aerated Concrete is likely a name you have never heard of until recently when it was discovered in Schools which resulted in them being closed. What about homes in general? Is there anything to worry about?
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November 5, 2023
ClearScore - Free Credit Information
Maintaining a good credit score should be a focus for everyone. The better your credit score the easier it is to get credit and often lower rates. It can even tell you things you didn't know. ClearScore can help.
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November 7, 2023
Mortgage Underwriter – a role for you?
I have been asked a few times to do a guide on what is required and what it's like to be a mortgage underwriter. This is it, finally! Find out what it takes to do this job.
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December 1, 2023
Home Energy Performance Explained (EPC)
As we continue into 2023 with high energy costs expected to be a headline throughout the year, Energy Performance Certificates tend to be largely ignored by most homeowners in my experience. With changes in legislation coming along they are more important than ever.
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