One of the major problems when choosing a mortgage is the confusion from one lender to another of all the charges they make before you even get a loan, fortunately Which? & The Council of Mortgage Lenders are trying to clear things up.
I’ve been really surprised at the huge fuss that’s being made of the 3% increase in stamp duty for Buy to let investors and second home owners. In this article I explain how buy to let can still work, if done properly.
Many people are looking to improve the energy efficiency of their homes. Heat tends to disappear out of walls and floors and of course windows and doors can be horrendously drafty if not fitted properly and if they are quite old too. Read guest article from BFRC to improve you energy efficiency.