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.
August 14, 2022
From the 1st of August 2022 lenders were able to stop stress testing mortgages. An affordability test that was introduced in 2014 to ensure borrowers could still cope with an interest rate shock. Although we are only 3 weeks on have any lenders dropped the test?
Read article >
February 12, 2023
For the first time ever the number of properties in Scotland valued at £1m or more is over 10,000. Half of them are in Edinburgh.
Read article >
October 13, 2023
RAAC checks have been taking place across the country. Moray Council had previously declared there was none in the area then it was found in a High School, now all properties are being checked.
Read article >
November 1, 2023
Seems like only yesterday that the Government was promising to remove leasehold on new build properties, well it was 4 years ago. But here we are again!
Read article >
November 15, 2023
Inflation has come down quite significantly but that does not mean it's good news for interest rates falling anytime in the very near future.
Read article >
December 16, 2023
A poll carried out by Ipos known as the Veracity Index looks at how much trust the public has in various types of people. Estate Agents ranked as the 4th least trusted.
Read article >