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Mortgage Rates Dip: Why Now is the Best Time for a 2 Year or 5 Year Fixed Mortgage
In a surprising turn of events, mortgage rates have dipped to their most competitive levels in months, with the most attractive 2 year or 5 year...
Inflation Rises for UK and Northern Ireland Households
Recent figures reveal concerning inflation rises. According to the ONS, UK household costs rose by 2.8% in the year to December 2024.
Halifax Mortgage Rates: New Competitor in Mortgage Rate Cuts
Halifax Mortgage Rates introduced on 21st February 2025 is one of the latest developments as the UK mortgage market is experiencing an exciting...
Mortgage Rate Cuts: What Santander’s Latest Offer Means for You
Mortgage rate cuts are shaking up the mortgage market! Santander has just launched a new range of mortgage deals that could signal the start of a...
How To Improve Your Credit Score
How to improve your credit score if you're planning to buy a home in Belfast or anywhere else in Northern Ireland, your credit report is one of the...
How Equity Release Works
Equity release has become a popular financial option for homeowners aged 55 and over who are looking to unlock the value tied up in their property...
House Prices Continue to Increase In Northern Ireland
House prices continue to increase in Northern Ireland, with the housing market seeing another year of strong performance in 2024, standing out with...
Buying A House Or Moving Home? Forecast for 2025 Property Prices
As we step into a new year, buying a house or moving home may be on many peoples minds, and it could be the ideal time. The UK housing market is...
What Inflation Rates mean for your Mortgage
According to a recently published article from the National Office of Statistics, most recent figures from October 2024 show inflation at a slight...
New Budget, New Rules: Is Writing a Will Necessary?
When it comes to safeguarding your family’s future, few documents are as crucial as your will. However, despite its importance, many people...
Bank of England Cuts Base Rate to 4.75%: Impact on Mortgages
What the Latest Bank of England Rate Cut Means for Homeowners and Prospective Buyers The Bank of England’s Monetary Policy Committee (MPC) has...
How The 2024 Budget Could Impact Homebuyers
How the 2024 Budget Could Impact Homebuyers and Investors in Northern Ireland The latest Autumn Budget includes important tax and pension changes,...
When Will Interest Rates Fall Again? Here’s What Homebuyers Need to Know
The Bank of England is gearing up to cut interest rates next month, following a notable drop in inflation. According to the Office for National...
Equity Release: Turn Some of Your Home’s Value Into Cash
What is Equity Release? To understand what equity release is, first we must understand what equity on a property is. Equity is...
The Pension Savings Gap: A Growing Concern for Future Retirees
Recent data from Think highlights a significant concern for those approaching retirement in the UK, with a large portion of pension pots not holding...
First-Time Buyer Solutions
WHY RENT WHEN YOU CAN BUY. Now is the perfect time to focus on helping first-time buyers step onto the property ladder. If you’ve been...
The Northern Ireland Property Market: A Decade of Growth
The property market in Northern Ireland has seen remarkable growth over the last decade. Property prices in the region have risen steadily, despite...
The Rise in Mortgage Lending: What It Means for Homebuyers
In recent months, we've observed a notable increase in mortgage lending. This increase is not just a reflection of a growing economy but also a sign...
Good news for borrowers
High street lenders such as Halifax, Santander and Natwest have cut interest rates for their mortgage products in light of the Bank Of England...
Bank of England Cuts Base Rate to 5%: What This Means for You
The Bank of England has announced a significant reduction in its base rate, cutting it to 5%. This decision, influenced by recent economic indicators and inflation targets, marks the first rate cut since the pandemic began. This move is anticipated to have positive effects on the mortgage market and the broader economy.