3 ways your property could be taxed as a homeowner
The UK property market has been a source of frustration, and the Labour government has identified the sector as a major barrier to economic growth. One of the areas that may be reviewed is how...
The homebuyers checklist: 8 essential tasks to complete if you’re buying property
Buying a new home can be an exciting time, it could represent a new chapter of your life, whether you’re moving to a new location for work or searching for a property that will give your growing...
Why locking in a new mortgage deal could save you money
Even if your current mortgage deal doesn’t expire for a few months, searching the market now could be worthwhile and might even save you money. You can usually lock in a new mortgage deal up to six...
The General Election Results are in: What can we expect for the housing market going forward into 2025?
Mortgage Price War Heats Up: Barclays and HSBC Slash Rates - Is Now the Time to Buy? Now that the UK General Election results are finally decided and a new PM is in situ, mortgage lenders seem to...
Cracking the Ladder: A Guide for First-Time Buyers in the UK
The dream of homeownership burns bright for many, but navigating the UK property market can feel like a daunting climb. At Advantage FS many of our first time buyer clients start their journey...
Why a Local Mortgage Advisor Makes All the Difference for Your Bristol Home Journey
Congratulations! You've decided to take the exciting (and sometimes daunting) step of buying a home in Bristol or the surrounding area. Whether you're a first-time buyer eager to step onto the...
Are mortgage rates in the UK going up or coming down 2024
I thought mortgage rates were coming down in 2024, what is happening? Let’s get a misconception out of the way early about how mortgage rates have been changing… Mortgage rates available...
Homeownership Made (Slightly) Easier: The New £5k Deposit Mortgage
Surprise news for first-time buyers! Accord Mortgages and Yorkshire Building Society have launched a brand new mortgage product that lets you step onto the property ladder with a deposit of just...
UK Mortgage Rollercoaster: Rates Tumble, Yet House Prices Remain a Challenge (April 6, 2024)
MARKET WATCH! UK Mortgage Rollercoaster: Rates Tumble, Yet House Prices Remain a Challenge (April 6, 2024) This week in UK mortgages has been a tale of two trends: good news for potential borrowers...
UK Mortgage Rates: A Quick Look at the Last Week (as of March 24th, 2024)
MARKET WATCH! UK Mortgage Rates: A Quick Look at the Last Week (as of March 24th, 2024) This week in the UK mortgage market (as of March 24, 2024), we've seen a relative pause after several...
Help! I’m a Birmingham Midshires Residential Mortgage Customer
Birmingham Midshires Exited Direct Mortgage Market in 2011: What Existing Customers Need to Know Important information for Birmingham Midshires mortgage holders: As of October 1, 2011,...
February 26th 2024 mortgage news
Halifax buck the trend In a surprising move, Halifax, the UK's biggest mortgage lender, has cut its mortgage rates, going against the recent trend of lenders raising theirs. This move is seen as an...
