What Happens to My Mortgage if I Lose My Job?
Sometimes, life throws things at us that can cause a shock to our finances. A third of adults in the UK have taken a blow to their financial situation due to things like bereavement, illness …
What to do if an ex-partner refuses to pay their share of the mortgage
Separation and divorce are extremely stressful and emotionally draining. A joint mortgage can make that significantly worse. Unfortunately, it’s not uncommon for a partner to refuse to maintain mortgage payments when they have moved out …
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House Prices Soar at Fastest Rate in Four Years
House prices in September 2020 rose by an annual 5%, according to figures from Nationwide’s House Price Index. That’s the highest rate seen since 2016. The average price for UK homes now stands at £226,129. …
Renovation over Relocation – How to Make the Most of Low Mortgage Rates
As planning laws ease, more homeowners are likely to consider making improvements to their homes rather than buying a new place. In the near future, homeowners will be able to add new extensions or extra …
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The Summer 2020 Mini-Budget
As the nation slowly emerges from the coronavirus lockdown, Chancellor Rishi Sunak has now announced a new ‘mini-budget’ to help kickstart the UK’s economic recovery. There are some key announcements that will impact potential homebuyers, …
COVID-19: Mortgage Products are Being re-introduced after Lockdown
The uncertainty of lockdown has led to changes across all industries. In the mortgage sector, a number of lenders withdrew some of their products temporarily. However, we’re glad to reveal that lenders have started to …
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COVID-19: Will my Credit Score be affected by a Mortgage Payment Holiday?
Think Plutus can confirm that taking a break from your mortgage payments during the COVID-19 crisis will NOT affect your credit rating. Credit reference agencies have announced that this is the case, so you can …
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Coronavirus: Finding Help with Mortgage Costs
The coronavirus pandemic has had a devastating impact on the entire world, and many will be concerned that loss or reduction of income could leave them struggling to pay their mortgages. An announcement from the …
Should I Get a Mortgage Following Brexit?
At the end of January, the UK farewelled its membership of the European Union. Brexit Day was many things to many people, but to those looking to buy a home it was largely seen as …
