What are the pros and cons of 100% mortgages?
A 100% mortgage is, very simply, a home loan which allows the buyer to purchase a property without putting down any money (or a deposit) up front. Prior to 2008, it was common for lenders to offer deposit-free mortgages as standard, with some even allowing consumers to borrow more than the property’s value for living [...]Why is it harder for first-time buyers to buy in 2025?
For first-time buyers in 2025, the property market is in stark contrast to when previous generations bought their first homes. The average first-time buyer in 1960 paid a deposit of just £595 (roughly £12,738 today) compared to an average of £53,424 in 2024. A recent report by Skipton found that just one in eight […]
Your Guide to Saving For a Mortgage Deposit
Let’s get you ready to start saving for your deposit. Buying a house is expensive, especially if you’re a first-time buyer. 60% say the cost of raising a deposit is one of the biggest barriers to home ownership, second only to the cost of repayments. First-time buyers are being squeezed by creeping house prices, the […]
Think insurance companies don’t pay out? Think again!
Buying a home and taking on a mortgage is often the biggest financial commitment a person will make in their lives. With this in mind, protection polices offer great financial security, not just to protect you, but to protect your family, your income and even the loan itself should the worst happen. However, a barrier […]