{15th June 2021] G7, NATO, Fed meeting & UK delay reopening....
So much newsflow its hard to filter the noise....…
[19th April 2021] 95% LTV with government guarantee
High Street lenders are now starting to offer mortgages to borrowers offering a deposit of just 5% under a new government guarantee scheme. The policy, announced in the Budget, is designed to help more first-time buyers secure a home.…
[16th April 2021] A big risk to the UK economy
The UK economy has a big problem that has its roots in the 2 year mortgage market…
[26th March 2021] Inflation
Over the last few weeks and months you'll have heard quite a lot about inflation in the press or on the television news but you need to beware of unfiltered noise...…
[22nd March 2021] Oops..! I did it again, Erdogan sacks central bank chief.
The Turkish lira plunged against the dollar following President Recep Tayyip Erdogan’s decision to replace the country’s central bank chief.…
[15th March 2021] A little wobble..
We are it seems starting to emerge from the grips of the global pandemic that is the coronavirus and for many many families we must remember that it has cost them much more than economic activity. As we start a new week there are some warning signs that we are not out of these woods just yet.…
[13th March 2021] House builders 'should drop appalling gagging orders' BBC
House builders that carry out repairs on newly built homes need to be more open about what work has been required, according to the chairman of Parliament's Housing Committee.…
[9th March 2021] What a week...and its only Tuesday!!!
Market volatility, US law makers pass $1.9 trillion Covid relief bill, Brent trades over $70 and US 10yr is sat at 1.5%......…
[4th March 2021] Unsurprising UK budget
The 2021 budget, certainly as far as the housing market was concerned was a little bit of a none event, as all of the big ticket items had been pre- announced. The stamp duty holiday has been extended by 3 months to the end of June, no doubt enabling more buyers to take advantage of the potential savings.…
[3rd March 2021] Sunak confirms 95% LTV mortgage guarantee scheme
The government has announced further details of its new mortgage guarantee scheme during today's Budget. The scheme is set to launch to lenders from April and will allow both first-time buyers and current homeowners to purchase properties up to £600,000 with a 5% deposit.…