Getting onto the property ladder and purchasing your first home is an exciting and daunting milestone in equal measure. The moving process as a first-time buyer requires patience, forward planning and a lot of organisational skills, so you’ll want to be as prepared as possible. But worry not, this article will map out the important procedures …
When you think of the most expensive cities in the UK to live in, you wouldn’t be penalised for thinking that London, with its thriving commerce and eye-watering housing prices, takes the top spot. This, however, perhaps to your surprise, isn’t the case. Findings from Lloyds Bank suggest that affordability is “at its worst since …
After a great deal of deliberation, the Bank of England raised interest rates from 0.5% to 0.75% this summer. Expectations of a strengthening economy, solid employment levels, more consumer spending and the potential for wages to rise have all been cited as justifications for the decision. So, what will this mean for household finances? …
