by rosie | Sep 25, 2019 | House Prices, News
House prices in Northern Ireland grew at six times the UK average in July, according to official figures. The average price rose by 3.5 per cent to £137,000, according to the report released jointly by the Office for National Statistics (ONS), Land Registry and other...
by rosie | Jul 25, 2019 | General, News
Boris Johnson has committed himself to a multi-billion pound programme of measures paid for by extra government borrowing. 1. Raising the threshold at which income tax is paid at 40% from £50,000 to £80,000 Cost: £9bn. Only 12% of people in the UK earn more than...
by rosie | Jun 21, 2019 | News, Wealth Management
People struggling with serious debt are to be given a grace period of 60 days before being hit with further interest, charges and enforcement action, under new rules that will come into force in 2021. The Government has today confirmed that a 60-day ‘breathing...
by rosie | Jun 3, 2019 | News, Wealth Management
Let’s break down some of the key factors that can hold your score down, and what it could take to make some progress in those areas. Limited credit history Little use of credit in the past may affect your score. Even if your credit journey is just beginning, you may...
by rosie | May 21, 2019 | News, Wealth Management
Improving your credit score is an important first step in demonstrating to lenders that you maintain healthy financial habits. While everyone’s credit history is unique, there are some common mistakes that can lower your credit score. To help you get financially fit,...
by rosie | May 3, 2019 | General, News
The recovery of the housing market has been one of Northern Ireland’s key economic success stories, a mortgage expert has said. John Marr, head of government and social housing at UK Finance, stressed that while uncertainty hangs over the economy as a result of Brexit...
by rosie | Apr 15, 2019 | General, News
We know Brexit adds considerable uncertainty into the wider economy, however there is a current confidence around the housing market that is providing a boost to economic output. Latest figures from the Government tell us that the number of housing completions was up...
by rosie | Apr 8, 2019 | General, News
Last week saw the demolition of the old Ballynafeigh police station…so what lies ahead for this part of the Ormeau Road? The former police station is due to be turned into apartments – plans would see two new buildings comprising around 60 apartments in...
by rosie | Apr 5, 2019 | General, News
Mortgage Solutions Belfast has teamed-up with staffbenefits.co.uk to offer all NHS, emergency services and military employees exclusive discounts! Log into your account to find out more and get in touch with us today quoting ‘staff benefits’ to...
by rosie | Apr 4, 2019 | General, News
Thanks to another outstanding 12 months for our mortgage proposition, Openwork have won the Best Network 300+ ARs at one of the industry’s leading award ceremonies for the third year in a row. Last night’s Mortgage Strategy Awards were held at...
