Chancellor Jeremy Hunt’s Spring Budget has introduced several initiatives with significant implications for the UK’s property market, particularly for first-time buyers and long-term investment strategies. A notable commitment in the budget is the plan to facilitate the building of over a million new homes, signalling a strong push to increase property availability and assist young […]
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Understanding the Autumn Statement
In the ever-evolving economic landscape, the Autumn Statement serves as a pivotal marker for individuals and businesses alike. As a mortgage advice firm, it’s crucial for me to dissect these announcements to guide you through potential implications and strategies. The Unchanged Tax Thresholds: A Double-Edged Sword One of the key takeaways from the Autumn Statement […]
The Budget – Property
The UK now officially has a new Prime Minister. That means a new Chancellor of the Exchequer and a new, unscheduled, budget. Although it’s being billed as a mini-budget, the new budget has a lot to unpack for anyone interested in the UK’s property market. Here is a quick guide to its key points. Stamp […]
March 2021 And The Mortgage Market
It was almost inevitable that the March 2021 budget was going to be focussed on dealing with the financial impact of COVID19. The chancellor also has to have an eye to Brexit, even if that wasn’t at the forefront of his speech. There was plenty to interest those involved in the property market. Here is […]
What the budget means for personal finance
The budget was expected. The emergency meeting of the Monetary Policy Committee of the Bank of England, by definition, was not. Both had meaningful implications for personal finance. Interest rates were cut from 0.75% to 0.25% (and have since been cut again to 0.1%) The initial cut sent interest rates back to where they were […]
Escaping Debt For Good
There’s lots of good advice available on how to get out of debt. The reality though, is that getting out of debt can be a bit like dieting. Even though, ultimately, it can do you good, the process itself isn’t necessarily a whole lot of fun. Making it fun may be a bit too much […]