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The parent landlord trend continues to grow
As the younger generation struggle towards home ownership we are seeing a marked increase in the number of parents buying and renting second properties to their children.
Find our Vespa competition
To celebrate our new office in Shoreham-By-Sea we wanted to run a fun competition around the town so starting on 3rd December for 10 days our Vespa will be visiting different locations around Shoreham.
To move or to improve…… that is the question
In the current economic climate, we encounter many customers who are deciding whether they should move home or stay and improve their existing home. It’s a question that has lots of pros and cons, so it can be a pretty tough decision. We have set about to provide you with a brief impartial viewpoint on the ‘Move vs Improve’ battle to help your decision making.
Are you Mortgage Ready?
Improve your chances of being accepted for your first choice mortgage and speed up the mortgage process with these top tips.
Brighton & Hove Property Prices
Brighton and Hove property prices have risen again showing that Brighton is living up to its ‘London-By-The-Sea’ reputation.
Myth Busting: Mortgage Affordability Myths
2017 has got off to a great start. Lenders are fighting to lend with super low interest rates, our business is going strong and enquiries from first time buyers and home movers continue to grow. Of course, some of this is down to you…. so we’d like to say a quick thank you for all the recommendations!
First Time Buyers choose home buying over wedding
A recent study shows that 75% of first time buyers prioritise getting on the property ladder over getting married. In a time where the average wedding in the UK costs £27,074 it’s no surprise that 87% of couples couldn’t afford to buy a home and get married in the same year.
Property and Mortgage Market Predictions 2016
It’s hard to believe we’re well in to Spring, it seems like only last week we were toasting in the New Year. They say time flies when you’re having fun and it’s been an extremely busy first quarter to the year here at Number One Mortgages.
How much could your home be worth in 2030?
First of all, congratulations on being one of the lucky ones to get on to the property ladder. It’s not always an easy process as some of our clients find out, but once it’s done you can sit back, relax and enjoy your home.
What does BREXIT mean for mortgages?
In Sussex Brighton & Hove voted 2:1 to remain, along with Mid Sussex, who were also in the ‘remain’ camp. Worthing, Adur and Chichester voted leave and here at Number One Mortgages, we predicted an overall remain vote for the Country.
The Bank of Mum and Dad – Now one of the UK’s top 10 mortgage lenders.
The report has estimated that over 300,000 property transactions this year will have the deposits funded by parents which is a staggering 25% of all properties bought with a mortgage.
New wave of foreign property buyers in the UK
As reported in The i newspaper this week, foreign property moguls are expected to cash in on the post BREXIT weak pound. It is expected that foreign money will pour into London and the British Property market in the coming weeks and months before the pound goes back up in value.