Japanese Knotweed Mortgage
Japanese Knotweed Explained Sarah Tucker, AKA The Mortgage Mum turns her attention to this rebellious root, a weed that can interfere with your mortgage, moving house and more. Read on for useful facts, tips and advice… What is Japanese Knotweed? It’s a very aggressive weed that lies dormant through the winter months. It rapidly grows […]
The highs and lows of Help to Buy
PLEASE NOTE – Applications for Help to Buy were to be submitted by 31st October 2022, and is no longer available to new applicants. The highs and lows of Help to Buy The government has recently launched the latest version of the Help to Buy: Equity Loan scheme. You might be wondering if it’s right […]
How to manifest your desires and create your dream life
Listen to my new and very exciting episode from The Mortgage Mum podcast on all major podcast directories including Apple and Spotify. Christy Whitman is a Transformational Leader, Celebrity Coach and Law of Attraction expert, as well as the two time New York Times bestselling author of The Art of Having It All. She is also […]
The power of coaching with Gary Das
Listen to this episode from The Mortgage Mum podcast is out now on all major podcast directories including Apple and Spotify. In this very special spotlight podcast episode I interview Gary Das – a well-known personal brand in the mortgage and financial services industry! Out now to listen to on all major podcast directories – search […]
Mortgage calculators and why you shouldn’t use them with Alex Curtis
Listen to my new episode from The Mortgage Mum podcast is out now on all major podcast directories including Apple and Spotify. Sometimes what you WANT is not what you NEED. As Alex quotes in this episode: Henry Ford once said “If I had asked people what they wanted, they would have said faster horses”…. […]
Non-Standard Construction Mortgages
I’m asked a lot of questions about non-standard construction properties and mortgages. People often want to know if it’s a bad idea to buy a non-standard construction home – and is it harder to get a mortgage? And where do you stand with buying a barn conversion? Read on, or listen to our new episode from […]
Can you get a life insurance with a high BMI?
Life insurance is well worth considering; these policies can help your family financially should you pass away. However, if you’re one of the millions of adults in the UK with a BMI outside of the standard range, you may be unsure if you can benefit from this invaluable protection. Well, the good news is, it’s […]
Budget Breakdown: Can you get a mortgage with a 5% deposit?
Last month, the government announced a new Budget and as part of it, they announced a plan to encourage the return of the 5% deposit mortgage. And, good news for all you prospective buyers with less than the largest nest eggs, the plan is set to start this month! If you’ve been trying to buy […]
In the spotlight with Colin Horton
Listen to my new episode from The Mortgage Mum podcast is out now on all major podcast directories including Apple and Spotify. In this new and exciting podcast episode I talk to Colin Horton, a multi award winning Surveyor and owner of 2 practices – Hortons Valuers and Hortons Homebuyers. He also describes himself as a […]
How to finance those home improvements you’re dreaming about
This year, more than ever, Brits are spending more on their homes (as well as Amazon, clothes and takeaways) – a recent survey indicated we are spending £700 more a month on lockdown life. What home improvements do you have planned for 2021? Learn how you can raise the capital by remortgaging in my latest […]