Adam Willerton

January 25, 2021

Property and Mortgages

Understanding mortgages as a first-time buyer

Adam Willerton

January 25, 2021

Property and Mortgages

Understanding mortgages as a first-time buyer

We understand mortgages can be a confusing topic. If you're a first-time buyer, it's important you have a clear understanding of mortgages and your options before you buy your first home.

Adam Willerton

September 22, 2020

Property and Mortgages

What is a remortgage?

Adam Willerton

September 22, 2020

Property and Mortgages

Did you know you could save money every month by remortgaging? With interest rates at an all-time low, if you are currently paying a standard variable rate it may be worth considering remortgaging to bring down the rate of interest you’re currently paying.

Adam Willerton

May 15, 2020

Property and Mortgages

How does furlough affect your mortgage?

Adam Willerton

May 15, 2020

Property and Mortgages

If you have been furloughed and are currently on the government Job Retention Scheme, you may understandably be slightly worried about how this may affect your mortgage application.

Adam Willerton

June 11, 2019

Charles James, In The News, Money Management, Pensions, Property and Mortgages, Savings and Investments

Plan To Allow First-Time Buyers To Access Pensions For House Deposit Comes Under Fire

Adam Willerton

June 11, 2019

Charles James, In The News, Money Management, Pensions, Property and Mortgages, Savings and Investments

As the Housing Secretary calls on the government to allow first-time buyers to access their pension funds to help fund a deposit on a house, the Department for Work and Pensions (DWP) argue against the proposal.

Adam Willerton

May 30, 2019

In The News, Property and Mortgages

Mortgage Approvals at A 2 Year High

Adam Willerton

May 30, 2019

In The News, Property and Mortgages

Mortgage lenders approved 42,989 mortgages in April of this year, which may be a sign that the housing market is showing strength in uncertain times.

Adam Willerton

May 15, 2019

Charles James, In The News, Money Management, Property and Mortgages

When To Compromise On Buying A House

Adam Willerton

May 15, 2019

Charles James, In The News, Money Management, Property and Mortgages

The latest homebuyers’ survey from Which? has found that many people regret some of the compromises they have made when buying their home.

Adam Willerton

March 7, 2019

In The News, Property and Mortgages

Over Half Of Families To Help Relatives Buy Their First House

Adam Willerton

March 7, 2019

In The News, Property and Mortgages

With young people struggling to get on the housing ladder, around 54% of families will use cash savings to help relatives purchase their first house this year.

Adam Willerton

October 30, 2018

Budget 2018, Savings and Investments, Tax, Property and Mortgages, Money Management, In The News, Charles James, Employee Benefits

Autumn Budget Recap 2018

Adam Willerton

October 30, 2018

Budget 2018, Savings and Investments, Tax, Property and Mortgages, Money Management, In The News, Charles James, Employee Benefits

We look through the key points from the Autumn Budget, with a focus on taxation, housing and welfare.

YouSay Social

June 9, 2017

Charles James, In The News, Tax, Savings and Investments, Retirement, Pensions, Property and Mortgages, Interest Rates

What Does A Hung Parliament Mean For Your Finances?

YouSay Social

June 9, 2017

Charles James, In The News, Tax, Savings and Investments, Retirement, Pensions, Property and Mortgages, Interest Rates

An unexpected result in the General Election has left uncertainty surrounding key policies, particularly involving personal finance.

YouSay Social

February 23, 2017

In The News, Property and Mortgages, Retirement, Savings and Investments

1 in 4 to Retire With Debt This Year

YouSay Social

February 23, 2017

In The News, Property and Mortgages, Retirement, Savings and Investments

A quarter of those retiring this year will do so with outstanding debts according to a report from the Prudential.

YouSay Social

August 24, 2016

In The News, Property and Mortgages, Savings and Investments

Issues with Help to Buy

YouSay Social

August 24, 2016

In The News, Property and Mortgages, Savings and Investments

Help to Buy Isas have come under scrutiny, as it has been found that the government mortgage saving scheme is not able to be used for house deposits.

YouSay Social

August 19, 2016

Charles James, In The News, Interest Rates, Pensions, Property and Mortgages, Savings and Investments

The UK Economy Post-Brexit

YouSay Social

August 19, 2016

Charles James, In The News, Interest Rates, Pensions, Property and Mortgages, Savings and Investments

Since the UK voted to leave the EU on the 23rd June, there has been lots of speculation about what will happen to the country’s economy. We take a look at how different markets have been affected.