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Market notes, data checks & field commentary

Some notes on housing-market research, methodology updates, and source notes, built to show how the signals are interpreted and where the numbers come from. Best case, you find it interesting, worst, you killed some time whilst the kettle boils.

The effect of missed payments due to COVID

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July 5, 2021

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The effect of missed payments due to COVID

The end is in sight for COVID restrictions. Well, we hope it is. Many have missed payments on a range of accounts due to being furloughed or losing a job. How will it affect you in the future?

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Building insurance for a property lived in by parents

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May 29, 2021

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Building insurance for a property lived in by parents

When you own a property that you let your parents live in, even if rent-free, who can take out building insurance cover? Not quite as easy to answer as you may think.

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CeMAP Qualification, a good option for you?

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May 18, 2021

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CeMAP Qualification, a good option for you?

CeMAP, should you get qualified by sitting the industry's most recognizable mortgage qualification? You may want to study it for many reasons, not just to become a mortgage advisor.

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How much debt will a lender accept for a Mortgage?

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May 3, 2021

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How much debt will a lender accept for a Mortgage?

When applying for a mortgage the affordability assessment every lender will carry out will be affected by the level of other debt you have. How much debt is too much?

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April 19, 2021

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BTL for Parents refused by the lender

Suppose you buy a property and want to allow your parents or other family members to live in it? Sounds simple and it is unless you need a mortgage on the property. Lenders are not keen on family members being tenants.

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Half of UK adults dont understand mortgage process

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April 17, 2021

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Half of UK adults dont understand mortgage process

Insurance provider PaymentShield carried out a survey recently that suggested 52% of adults aged between 18-34 said they did not understand the mortgage process. That is a worrying statistic for a society that has such a large reliance on being homeowners.

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Market notes, data checks & field commentary

The effect of missed payments due to COVID

Building insurance for a property lived in by parents

CeMAP Qualification, a good option for you?

How much debt will a lender accept for a Mortgage?

BTL for Parents refused by the lender

Half of UK adults dont understand mortgage process

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