Mortgage lenders are competing again and rates have been reducing which is great news for borrowers. We summarise in our latest Interest Rate Update.
August Update – House Prices
Are prices on the up? We take a look in our latest House Price Summary here at Easy Street Financial Services.
The key points for writing a Will
It is estimated that up to 70% of people in the UK don’t have a Will. This is interesting given how many people know they need one. One of the reasons is not really understanding them, so here are the key points for writing a Will. 5 Top Reasons why people Make a Will...
July Update – Interest Rates
The Bank of England Base Rate remained unchanged at 5.25% at the last meeting. Many felt that it was unlikely that there would be a cut, regardless of the usual factors, because of the desire to remain neutral during the General Election. However, the latest...
July Update – House Prices
Most of the main House Price reports suggested that February showed some positive growth for house prices.
A Hierarchy of Needs for Insuring Your Financial Security
Being as financially resilient as possible and managing financial risk is important for homeowners. This is particularly the case for people with mortgages who have leveraged their income to take out a large debt. Insurance can play a key part for people who have...
Is it worth making overpayments on my mortgage?
One question that is often asked is whether making regular overpayments on your mortgage is actually worth it. When considering this, it’s important to understand how both the benefits and drawbacks tie in line with your individual circumstances and financial...
June Update – Interest Rates
Bank of England Base Rate The Bank of England Base Rate remained unchanged at 5.25% in May. There was speculation that the rate may be reduced at the next meeting on June 20th. However, since the Prime Minister announced a General Election and with inflation...
June Update – House Prices
Most of the main House Price reports suggested that February showed some positive growth for house prices.
What is Income Protection and why is it important?
When it comes to insurance, many people start with life insurance. The reasons for this are usually linked to inevitability, being the biggest concern and that is used to be conditional with some mortgage lenders (this is usually no longer the case). In actual fact,...