December 6, 2017 by Amber

7 Steps to Be In Your Next Home by the New Year

Christmas is just around the corner, with 2018 not too far behind! So if you’re hoping to move house by the start of the New Year, then you’ll need to start getting organised, now. Which is why we’ve put together some easy steps, to help you sell your current home ...Read more >>

November 23, 2017 by Amber

Autumn Budget 2017: Stamp Duty Scrapped For Most First-Time-Buyers

At the heart of the Chancellors Autumn budget was the housing crisis and helping first-time-buyers move onto the property ladder. Most First time buyers will now pay zero stamp duty on the first £300,000 of any home that costs up to £500,000 with immediate effect - a cut of up to £5,000. The ...Read more >>

November 16, 2017 by Amber

Making The Most Of Rent-A-Room Relief

Sarah Bradford, Property Tax Insider, October 2017 Sarah Bradford explores the opportunities for enjoying tax-free income under the rent-a-room scheme. Making tax-free income is an attractive proposition, and those looking to earn some extra money by letting a room in their home can do just that, by taking advantage of the rent-a-room ...Read more >>

November 2, 2017 by Amber

BREAKING: The Bank of England has voted to raise UK interest rates, for the first time in over a decade.

Bank Of England's Decision Interest rates are going up to 0.5%, from 0.25%. The Monetary Policy Committee has voted 7-2 to increase Bank Rate to 0.50%. The committee voted unanimously to continue with the programmes of corporate bond purchases and UK government bond purchases. The Committee says it only expects ...Read more >>

by Amber

BREAKING: The Bank of England has voted to raise UK interest rates, for the first time in over a decade.

October 24, 2017 by Amber

10 interesting and quirky facts about Southend on Sea & Essex

Essex is a vibrant county with over two thousand years of history and an economic powerhouse, Essex is a fascinating place to discover and explore – here’s some fascinating things about our county you might not know! Southend Pier, at 1.33 miles long, is the longest pleasure pier in the world. ...Read more >>

October 10, 2017 by Amber

Remortgaging 2018 – To fix or not to fix

Should you consider fixing your mortgage now! With the Bank of England suggesting that interest rates are expected to rise in the coming months. We have put together this guide to help you to decide whether you should fix your mortgage now. Why you should consider fixing your mortgage now ...Read more >>

October 9, 2017 by Amber

Bridging Loan – Getting you from one step to another

What are bridging loans? Bridging finance is usually a type of short-term business loan. It’s best thought of as a temporary loan which gets you from A to B, until you can either clear the loan in full or secure a more permanent form of finance. That’s where the “bridge” ...Read more >>

September 27, 2017 by Amber

Should I consider getting Income Protection Insurance

Life is full of unexpected events. That’s why income protection insurance (also known as IPI) is great for giving you financial security when you need it the most. Over 60% of UK working households would see a fall in their income if the main earner has to stop working due to ...Read more >>

September 16, 2017 by Amber

Bridging Rates at All Time Low

The cost of bridging loans have been reducing over the last 5 years. Rates now start from 0.49% pm and therefore they are no longer seen as a lender of last resort. Also their use has changed from just the traditional chain breaking bridging loan. Bridging loans are mainly used ...Read more >>