“With lockdown hindering consumer spending, those saving to buy their first property have managed to put more aside and we are seeing a lot of first-time buyers funding their deposits independently.” Nearly half of today’s first-time buyers have used their lockdown savings to fund their own deposit – compared to just under a third in

“No matter how inconsequential, having extra details can prevent delays and allow brokers, landlords, and lenders to find solutions to potential obstacles.” With the outlook for the buy-to-let market remaining positive during the first months of 2021, specialist lender Zephyr Homeloans shares key insights for successfully submitting specialist BTL applications and avoiding delays. 1. Back

“Buildings are the second largest source of emissions in the UK and even small changes, such as adding insulation to pipes can make a big difference” The Mortgage Works (TMW) the specialist buy-to-let arm of Nationwide Building Society, is launching a new Green Further Advance mortgage range to support landlords making their properties more sustainable.

Curb-appeal and a south-facing garden might be the features which attract you to a home, but checking out potential ground hazards should be your priority when making the final decision. Shocking pictures emerged in January of a house perched precariously close to the edge of a cliff in Slaithwaite, West Yorkshire following a landslide triggered