Zero-hour workers could soon find it easier to get a mortgage

Zero-hour workers could soon find it easier to get a mortgage

Posted on Wednesday, June 7, 2017 | Buying

Workers on zero-hour contracts could soon have the right to ask their employers to move them onto fixed hours, potentially making it easier for them to get a mortgage. Zero hours contracts don’t provide employees with a guaranteed...

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Best questions to ask an estate agent for buy-to-let investors

Best questions to ask an estate agent for buy-to-let investors

Posted on Friday, June 2, 2017 | Buying

Communication with an estate agent before buying a property is always key, and this is particularly important for buy-to-let investors. There are key questions that should be asked, and they can differ from the standard question that a house...

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Britain’s best places to buy

Britain’s best places to buy

Posted on Monday, May 15, 2017 | Buying

Where are the best cities to invest and why? Guild members from around Britain reveal investment hotspots, property prices and where to buy in 2017.   Chris Sawyer & Adam Farrell, Directors at Sawyer &Co. Sales &...

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Six of the best places to invest with £100,000

Six of the best places to invest with £100,000

Posted on Tuesday, May 9, 2017 | Buying

With the average UK house price edging closer to £300,000, finding a £100,000 home is becoming more difficult every year. However, first-time buyers and buy-to-let investors can still find good-quality properties with the right research. ...

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VIDEO: How can first-time buyers get onto the housing ladder?

VIDEO: How can first-time buyers get onto the housing ladder?

Posted on Monday, May 8, 2017 | Buying

Getting onto the first rung of the housing ladder takes a lot of saving and determination. To help aspiring homeowners get started, we have created a video to share some top tips.  Still have questions? You can ask us on twitter...

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Why are people not viewing my property?

Why are people not viewing my property?

Posted on Tuesday, April 25, 2017 | Buying

Putting your property on the market is an exciting time. The photos are taken, the floorplans completed, and the home is perfectly presented, so it’s time to start the viewings. But how many should you expect? What if viewings are not as...

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More than 4 million homeowners are paying too much for their mortgages

More than 4 million homeowners are paying too much for their mortgages

Posted on Wednesday, April 12, 2017 | Buying

More than 4 million people are paying too much for their mortgages by relying on standard variable rates. This is according to L&C Mortgages , the UK’s largest fee-free mortgage broker. Standard variable rates are typically...

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Should you choose a mortgage with an incentive?

Should you choose a mortgage with an incentive?

Posted on Thursday, March 23, 2017 | Buying

Mortgages offering incentives like cashback are becoming increasingly popular to draw homebuyers in. Is this the right option? We take a look at the pros and cons. More and more lenders...

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