There are lots of reasons why you might find a second mortgage an excellent option A second mortgage, often known as a homeowner mortgage or loan, is a loan that’s secured on your home. It can help you get access to a large amount of money without remortgaging. You…
Plymouth’s historic Drake’s Island fortress on sale for £6m The entire island is one massive development opportunity and comes complete with a disused 6th Century barracks, a pier, a network of underground tunnels and planning permission for a luxury hotel and spa….
A mortgage broker such as Loan.co.uk can help you through the options How might leaving the EU affect your mortgage and what you can do in the meantime? On 29 March, 2019 the UK is due to leave the European Union. We take a look at how Brexit could affect mortgages,…
The Competition and Markets Authority (CMA) has taken a close look at how companies are penalising customers for sticking with companies rather than moving to better deals You would probably assume that most businesses would reward their most loyal customers by giving…
Contents What are my options for funding home improvements? Remortgaging for home improvements When is it a good option to remortgage? When is it a bad idea to remortgage? Homeowner loans for home improvements When might a homeowner loan be a better option than…
Self Employed? You will need your SA302 to buy a home Over 5.5 million UK taxpayers have less than a month to submit their Self-Assessment tax return. The deadline is 31 January and HMRC has warned that a penalty will apply for those who do not meet the deadline. The…
Loan.co.uk recently asked 2,000 British men and women what they would do with £50,000 to spend? The question comes just a month after Patrick and Frances Connolly from Northern Ireland were revealed as the winners of the £115 million New Year’s Day Euro Millions…
What are the different types of loans You need to be totally sure that you choose from the right types of loan to suit you. When you contact Loan.co.uk we will be happy to give you advice on the best type of loan for your needs and circumstances, meanwhile, here is a…
Definitions that help make financial lingo easier to understand The jargon buster Every industry has its own jargon and financial services is no different. But, at Loan.co.uk we avoid it. We try very hard not to use jargon but sometimes there’s no alternative. So, to…
If you’re looking to buy an investment property, where should you buy? Where are the best places to buy-to-let in the future? While the rules may have got tighter and tax breaks less generous, investing in a buy-to-let property can still provide decent returns. So, if…
There is a growing preference for limited companies as revised buy-to-let tax (BTL) rules take effect. According to the Financial Times1, the use of limited companies to hold buy-to-let properties is becoming more popular. This is due to changes in tax policy…