Check Out Our March Newsletter!

Caz Blake-Symes • March 31, 2025

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This edition includes fantastic new mortgage products, updated guides for those with adverse credit, 17 great tips to follow before making and application and lots more.

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By Caz Blake-Symes April 28, 2026
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By Caz Blake-Symes April 11, 2026
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By Caz Blake-Symes March 26, 2026
Recent global developments, including escalating tensions in the Middle East, have started to influence financial markets and, in turn, UK mortgage rates. Understanding how these events filter through to borrowing costs can help you make more informed decisions.
By Caz Blake-Symes March 17, 2026
If your current mortgage deal is coming to an end, you’ve likely started hearing the words "remortgage" and "product transfer" thrown around. In today’s shifting economic climate, making sure you are on the best possible mortgage rate is more important than ever.
By Caz Blake-Symes February 16, 2026
we enter 2026, mortgage affordability remains one of the biggest concerns for homebuyers and homeowners alike. With interest rates, living costs, and lending criteria continuing to evolve, understanding what lenders look at when assessing affordability is more important than ever.
By Caz Blake-Symes February 9, 2026
On 3 February, Santander are the first large lender to launch a First-time Buyer Mortgage over 95% LTV. It’s called My First Mortgage and is up to 98% LTV. Supporting FTBs is a key focus for us whilst lending responsibly.
By Caz Blake-Symes January 19, 2026
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By Caz Blake-Symes January 6, 2026
Image courtesy of Freepix Happy New Year! Hope you all had a good Christmas Break and avoided the dreaded coughs and colds. I had the opportunity over the holiday to review many of the various property and finance reports available online, as well as those to which I subscribe. Pleasingly, the general tone is very opti
By Caz Blake-Symes December 20, 2025
I would like to wish you and your family a very Merry Christmas and a Happy and Healthy 2026