Council tax band checks Most of us will have received our council tax bills for the year 2021/2022 and seen the almost universal 5% increase and wondered how it could be justified given the difficult year we have all endured. There is not much we can do to challenge...

Taking advantage of a 5% mortgage deposit During the Spring Budget, Chancellor Rishi Sunak stated that the Government is introducing a mortgage guarantee scheme to help first time buyers and existing homeowners. For many, it may not be easy to save for a 15% or 20%...

If you were to lose your income today, how long do you think you could last? Legal and General (L&G) recently published their Deadline to Breadline 2020 research, which revealed that the average household is just 24 days from the breadline - this is a lot less...

If you're considering selling your home in 2021, here are a few things to consider.     Expect delays According to Rightmove, there are currently 613,000 properties trying to reach completion. Their latest data revealed that it's taking 126 days from the...

Learn about the new Generation Buy scheme Millions of people hoping to get onto the housing ladder in the UK may be buying a house quicker than they expect as the Prime Minister announces a brand new scheme.    Boris Johnson wants to turn 'Generation Rent' into...

Learn about home efficiency with the Green Home Grant scheme A new Government scheme enables homeowners in England to get vouchers worth up to £5000 to make their homes more energy-efficient.   From the 30th September this year if you are a homeowner or landlord...