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 …
What to do if an ex-partner refuses to pay their share of the mortgage Read More »
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. …
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 …
Renovation over Relocation – How to Make the Most of Low Mortgage Rates Read More »
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, …
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 …
COVID-19: Mortgage Products are Being re-introduced after Lockdown Read More »
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 …
COVID-19: Will my Credit Score be affected by a Mortgage Payment Holiday? Read More »
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 …
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 …
Rightmove, the UK’s largest property portal online, had its record for website visits in one month broken in January, in a sign that experts say shows a jump in market confidence. In that month alone, …
