Average UK House Prices Hit a Record High
According to Rightmove, the average asking price for a house in the UK has reached a new record of over £360,000.
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barryclark3
- Mar 21
- 4 min
Bank of England Increases base rate to 0.75% - What does this mean for your mortgage?
On Thursday, the 17th of March, The Bank of England announced that the base rate increased a further 0.25%, from 0.5% to 0.75%.
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barryclark3
- Jan 19
- 7 min
Will House Prices Drop? - Housing Market Predictions 2022
The housing market can be difficult to predict, but we've used data and analytics to help you decide what to do in 2022.
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barryclark3
- Jan 12
- 3 min
What not to do before applying for a mortgage - 7 mistakes to avoid when applying for a mortgage
So, you’ve started to look at properties and mortgages. You’ve probably read loads of articles telling you what to do before applying for...
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barryclark3
- Oct 13, 2021
- 4 min
How long does it take to get a mortgage? – How long will it be until I can move into my home?
Buying a property/moving home can be deemed as being a long and sometimes tough process! Here's a guide to roughly how long it will take.
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barryclark3
- Oct 7, 2021
- 3 min
New EPC Regulations Proposed for Buy to Let by 2025
Late last year, the Government proposed changes to make new EPC regulations that would change the MEES in 2025
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barryclark3
- Sep 23, 2021
- 3 min
10 Things You NEED To Do Before Applying For a Mortgage
As a first-time buyer, you may be struggling to know what you need to do before you apply for a mortgage, so here's a list for you!
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barryclark3
- Sep 15, 2021
- 4 min
Protection & Insurances – what types are there and what do they cover?
So you've got your offer accepted, and you've started your mortgage application, now it's time to think about protecting you and your home.
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barryclark3
- Sep 1, 2021
- 6 min
What does an Estate Agent do?
Estate Agents are engaged by the seller to sell their property. They will help arrange and necessitate viewings to sell the property.
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barryclark3
- Aug 20, 2021
- 3 min
What Paperwork Do I Need To Apply For A Mortgage?
When applying for a mortgage in the UK, you’ll need to provide a few different pieces of paperwork. We’ve compiled a list of the...
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barryclark3
- Aug 12, 2021
- 1 min
How to get your SA302 Tax calculation and Tax year overview
How to get your SA302 Tax calculation and Tax year overview
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barryclark3
- Aug 5, 2021
- 5 min
How to boost your credit score
If you are a first-time buyer, you may be asking yourself ‘what is credit score?’ and that’s a valid question, because chances are, you...
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barryclark3
- Jul 29, 2021
- 4 min
What To Do As A First Time Home Buyer: The Basics
We know how exciting it is to be a first time home buyer but there are many details that come before that special day.
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barryclark3
- Dec 15, 2020
- 3 min
Stamp Duty
We'll be covering off some of the purchase costs you'll need to consider when purchasing a property purchase, this week we'll be covering...
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barryclark3
- Dec 15, 2020
- 1 min
Mortgage rates drop to record lows for small deposit borrowers
Interest rates available on mortgages available to borrowers with deposits of just 5% have fallen to record lows, according to research...
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barryclark3
- Dec 15, 2020
- 2 min
Number of first-time buyers soars to 12-year high
The number of first-time buyers in Britain reached a 12-year high in 2018, with more competitive asking prices and government schemes...
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barryclark3
- Dec 15, 2020
- 2 min
WELCOME TO MORTGAGE MONSTER
We believe that mortgages shouldn’t be scary! We aim to ensure that you’re hand held through the process and feel comfortable enough to...
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