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Is it a good time to move?
“Some people want it to happen, some wish it would happen, others make it happen.” – Michael Jordan There has been plenty of news surrounding interest rates and mortgages over the last year and it is no secret that rates have been on the rise to tackle inflation....
Why should you NOT just switch products with your current lender?
Wow, what a year (or so) it has been for the mortgage market. When Russia invaded Ukraine, the market became turbulent. Although the war sadly continues, the market is now calmer and easier to predict. We have seen the Bank of England base rate rise from its...
Interest Rate Predictions
I saw this on Twitter the other day which made me laugh… My son has lived through four chancellors, three prime ministers, three home secretaries and two monarchs. He’s five months old now. Hopefully this made you smile… on a serious note however it is a good summary...
Construction Industry Scheme
If you work as a subcontractor in the construction industry it is likely you will be part of the ‘CIS’ – Construction Industry Scheme. Although you are technically self-employed, the people you work for will often pay your tax at source, so this can feel as though you are employed.
Stamp Duty Holiday
Our Chancellor, Rishi Sunak has said stamp duty will be abolished for homebuyers up to £500,000 in his Economic Announcement this afternoon. This is BIG news and could save a homebuyer up to £15,000. Yes, that is right up to £15,000! The chancellor has advised that...
Property & Mortgage Market Predictions for 2020
Happy New Year to you and welcome to 2020. As most of you know, at the start of each year we like to look back and reflect on what has happened over the past year. Then, we look forward in to 2020 and give predictions on property prices and interest rates. ...
Merry Christmas from Us!
Wishing you a Merry Christmas and a very Happy New Year from Number One Mortgages!
Property market since the BREXIT vote
Brexit, Brexit, Brexit! what has happened since the referendum vote in June 2016 to the property and mortgage market?... Despite all the doom and gloom in the media, and the massive resources spent on going round in circles and talking about Brexit........
New Build Developments in Shoreham
There are some brilliant new developments that are coming to Shoreham-by-Sea. There are some excellent government schemes that are available to help you buy your perfect new home. Get in contact with us to find out more about the government schemes that are available...
How Much Can You Borrow?
Find out how much you can borrow by booking in an appointment with one of our expert advisors. Mortgage Lenders use income, credit commitments and overall expenditure in order to work out the maximum you can borrow. Some lenders offer higher multiples of income than...
How to improve your home and increase its value
Home projects can be expensive, so you want to make sure you get the most from your money. If you would like to know what to focus on to give you the best chance of seeing a good return on your investment and add the most value to your home. Source: Money Supermarket...
To Move or Improve
Are you unsure whether you want to move or improve your home? We can run through your current circumstances and working towards your objectives, agree some scenarios to go off and research before coming back to you with all the information so you can make an informed...