The name alone suggests a similarity to the Help To Buy scheme, but with the Help To Build scheme, support is available for people undertaking a custom or self-build project. A key attraction of the scheme is that people are only required to offer a 5% deposit, which hopefully makes […]
40-year mortgages have been back in the news, so it is inevitable many homeowners and prospective buyers will consider them as an option. As you would expect, there are many pros and cons of this style of mortgage. What are the positive and negative aspects of a 40 year fixed […]
If you are looking to arrange a mortgage, or even remortgage your existing property, it makes sense to look for the best possible deal. While the mortgage on offer is closely linked to your finances and credit history, there are other factors that can influence the mortgage provided by a […]
For some people, meeting their monthly mortgage payments is a struggle, and their main focus each month is ensuring they meet these requirements. However, if you are in a position to make overpayments on your mortgage, you are in line to enjoy significant benefits in the long term. How overpayments […]
While there was a lengthy evolution period for the game we know as Monopoly, including a spell where it was better known as “The Landlord’s Game”, in 1935, Parker Brothers started marketing the game to a mass audience. The London version we all know well was first produced to market […]
If you own a home, likely, you have already spent a lot of money, and you are committed to spending more money each month for some time. Naturally, homeowners look to save money where they can, but there are some expenses that you must budget for, including home insurance. While […]