Should I cash in my endowment early to pay off my mortgage? – The Guardian

If your statement shows your with-profits policy isn’t worth what you expected – or you need to access your cash before the term is up – you might be thinking of cashing in your policy early or even selling it. Here are some things to consider when deciding what to do. Make sure you understand […]

Gary Lineker claims he HAS turned down ‘big pay deals’ in favour of his £1.75MILLION salary because he ‘loves his … – Daily Mail

Gary Lineker, known for his sportscaster job in the UK and as host of “Match of the Day,” weighs in on the issue of pay disparity for women in his field. Set against the backdrop of his expensive meals and travel schedule, Lineker blames women’s agents for not negotiating hard enough on behalf of their […]

Consumers ‘face belt tightening as housing market activity reaches plateau’ – AOL UK

A new trade organization, UK Finance, reports that housing starts are leveling off. They theorize that housing activity is a good predictor of economic activity as a whole, and expressed concern about consumer activity. Consumers are going to decrease spending in response to changes in the housing market, declining consumer confidence and growing inflation. Mortgage […]

Prices in key UK cities up 5.1% in H1 2017 – Property Investor Today

The southern powerhouses of London, Oxford, Cambridge and Bristol have already seen their fortunes hit by the dual headwinds of Brexit, which has dampened demand from foreign buyers, and successive stamp duty changes, which have hit £1m+ and investment purchases. After experiencing the most rapid growth since 2007 and gaining at double-digit rates last year, […]

UK landlords now seeking out more affordable properties with higher yields – Rentman Software

Landlords have been selective with their purchases this quarter, choosing properties that maximise their income with minimal investment. This strategy is likely to remain common as it allows landlords to maintain profitability while HMRC phases in restrictions on income tax relief for landlords. Property investors are looking to add cheaper properties with higher yields to […]

Thrifty couple reveal secret to paying off mortgage in FOUR years and how to retire before you reach 40 – Mirror.co.uk

If you can afford it, it might be simple to pay off your mortgage earlier. But should you? That’s a complicated question. For many people, their mortgage carries an interest rate that’s lower than they could average in retirement or investment accounts. And that means the “extra” money you could throw at a mortgage might […]

Stamp duty: ‘If I own a home in the US, will I get stung with the 3pc surcharge when buying in Britain?’ – Telegraph.co.uk

The article is about a family where the wife is from the UK and is ready to retire, even though they currently reside in the U.S. The husband plans on working for another five years or so while his wife gradually moves back to the U.K.. According to them they will be liable for an […]

Nearly half of UK adults plan to activate new data rights – Mortgage Introducer

Evidence of a shift in attitudes towards personal data emerged from the OnePoll study commissioned by analytics specialist SAS. It questioned 2,000 UK consumers between May 24 and 26 2017, and found that 48% planned to wield their new rights over personal data. A third (33%) said they would exercise the right to have their […]

Number of homes on the market falls to a new low with housing market ‘stifled’ by uncertainty, says Rics – Telegraph.co.uk

Homeowners and investors hunting for any indication that the housing market has bottomed out didn’t get it Tuesday, as the latest home sales data from a real estate trade group moved that sign further down the road to recovery. The National Association of Realtors said pending U.S. home sales fell in February to the lowest […]

Brexit, moving abroad and mortgage advice – FT Adviser

This discusses Brexit’s affect on someone’s moving abroad. Politics often affects the economy and this can include the housing market since it’s tied in with interest and other things. This gives advice for those who want to move. It’s good advice and helps you navigate the political climate with respect to getting a new place […]