Government Rules Out Stamp Duty Changes

Government Rules Out Stamp Duty Changes

Prime Minister Andy Burnham has ruled out making changes to stamp duty in the upcoming Autumn Budget, putting an end to recent industry speculation regarding sweeping property tax reforms. Alongside this, Housing Secretary Angela Rayner confirmed that the government...
How First-Time Buyers Are Adapting to Get on the Property Ladder

How First-Time Buyers Are Adapting to Get on the Property Ladder

Getting a foot on the property ladder requires unprecedented creativity and determination from the UK’s next generation of homeowners. A survey of 1,000 prospective buyers by mortgage broker Mojo reveals that nearly two-thirds (64%) of first-time buyers are relying on...
Why Applying for a Mortgage Can Feel Stressful

Why Applying for a Mortgage Can Feel Stressful

Applying for a mortgage continues to be a major source of anxiety for property buyers across the UK. According to recent research conducted by TLF Research on behalf of Boon Brokers, nearly nine in ten (88%) recent borrowers experienced stress during their latest...
First-Time Buyers: Why Getting the Keys Is Only the Beginning

First-Time Buyers: Why Getting the Keys Is Only the Beginning

Getting a foot on the property ladder is often seen as the ultimate goal for first-time buyers. However, with house prices continuing to rise and high loan-to-value (LTV) products expanding, experts are emphasising that securing a mortgage is only the first step....
How Mortgage Advice Has Changed Over The Years

How Mortgage Advice Has Changed Over The Years

The mortgage market and the mortgage advice that accompanies it have changed dramatically over the past few decades. From stricter regulations and improved consumer protections to the rise of online information and digital applications, today’s homebuyers are...