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Spring Statement 2025: What It Means for You
Chancellor Rachel Reeves has delivered the Spring Statement 2025, outlining key economic and housing measures that will impact...

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Mar 262 min read
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Navigating Inheritance Tax (IHT) Through Late-Life Mortgages
Taking out a mortgage in later life to bypass Inheritance Tax (IHT) is an option that some over-60s may look to consider

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Jul 1, 20242 min read
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How To Thrive In The UK Buy-To-Let Sector
Discover the key steps to thriving in the UK buy-to-let sector. From financial planning to property selection, legal obligations, and tenant

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Jun 26, 20244 min read
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Boosting Your Home's Value
Enhancing your home's appeal through general tidying and refurbishments can significantly increase its attractiveness to potential buyers.

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Jun 3, 20246 min read
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First-time home sellers
Taking the leap to sell your home for the first time can be intimidating.

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May 29, 20245 min read
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Are you paying more than you need to on your mortgage?
Purchasing a home is often the most significant investment individuals make in their lifetime.

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May 20, 20243 min read
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How Loan-to-Value (LTV) ratio affects your mortgage?
When purchasing a home, the amount you borrow is often represented as a percentage of the property’s value – this is known as the Loan-to-Va

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May 15, 20242 min read
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Meet The Team: Stephen Couch
With 20 years of experience in the financial and UK mortgage industry, I have helped clients buying property.

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May 9, 20241 min read
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Understanding Stamp Duty
A simple guide and the numbers you need to know Stamp duty, or to give it its full name, Stamp Duty Land Tax, is a tax that applies to...

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May 1, 20243 min read
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Managing Your Property Portfolio
Looking to ace your property portfolio management? Get the best Property Investing Tips from our team, covering goals, tax advice,...

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Apr 17, 20248 min read
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Understanding Mortgage Valuations
A Mortgage Valuation is a process initiated by your lender when you are applying for a mortgage or considering a remortgage. This...

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Apr 17, 20246 min read
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New Build Home Warranties
Shielding homeowners from defects in a newly constructed property New build home warranties are insurance policies that shield homeowners...

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Apr 15, 20243 min read
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What To Do If Your Property Has Negative Equity
Exploring some frequently asked questions Many people perceive purchasing a property as a long-term financial investment. However, like...

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Apr 4, 20244 min read
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How To Build Your Property Portfolio
The Property Snowball Effect: From the Expat Investor Hub Podcast- October 2023 The beginning of any journey starts with a single step...

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Apr 2, 20247 min read
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What does ‘Sold Subject to Contract’ mean?
One of many potentially confusing property jargon terms Ever come across a property listing marked ‘Sold Subject to Contract’ (SSTC) and...

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Mar 5, 20244 min read
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Deciphering the UK’s rental yields
A key figure to profitable property investment Diving into the world of property investment, you quickly encounter terms such as gross...

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Feb 21, 20244 min read
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Demystifying Capital Gains Tax
For those lucky enough to have more than one property in their portfolio, understanding the ins and outs of Capital Gains Tax (CGT)...

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Feb 18, 20247 min read
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Interest-Only Mortgages
Search data increases by 11% amid any further rate rises A significant uptake has been observed in the demand for interest-only mortgages...

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Feb 5, 20242 min read
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The True Cost Of Selling A House In Britain
A significant undertaking that comes with its own set of costs The journey to selling your home in Britain has an average price of...

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Dec 14, 20232 min read
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Decoding Mortgage Choices
Making the right mortgage choice could save hundreds or even thousands of pounds When choosing a mortgage, many borrowers gravitate...

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Nov 29, 20233 min read
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