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...
February 14th 2024 mortgage news
What's in the news? February 2024 The cost of moving and stamp duty is putting millions of homeowners off of potentially downsizing. Older homeowners are unable to move to smaller properties...
Navigating the Financial Maze of Downsizing in Retirement: What are Bridging Loans?
Retirement often marks a period of transition, a time to embrace new experiences and simplify life. Many retirees consider downsizing their homes, seeking a smaller, more manageable living space...
Mortgage rates are falling in the UK as lenders battle for business in 2024
After a gruelling two years of rising interest rates, the UK mortgage market is now seeing a price war as lenders compete for business. This is good news for borrowers, who are now finally seeing...
