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The ISA deadline for the 2025/26 tax year is on 5th April 2026 at midnight. This is the final day UK savers and investors can use their annual ISA allowance before it resets for the new tax year on 6th April. Any contributions made after the deadline will count toward the 2026/27 allowance instead. ISAs […]

Boxing Day isn’t just about after Christmas sales it’s also the busiest day of the year for property searches on Rightmove. With the festive distractions over, many buyers start hunting for a “New year, New home,” creating a surge in interest that sets the tone for the property market in January. For sellers, this spike […]

Research has revealed the best UK commuter towns, offering lower house prices whilst being in proximity to major cities. Remote working became the ‘new normal’ during the pandemic, but now three-quarters (76%) of employees are back working in the office at least three days a week. Many people can’t afford to live in London, where […]

When the government launched the Help to Buy scheme, it was designed to make homeownership more achievable.

Applying for a mortgage can be stressful at the best of times, and even more so when your income situation doesn’t fit neatly into a lender’s boxes. This was exactly the case for one of our recent clients, who was on maternity leave and receiving Universal Credit. Initially, the lender declined the application outright. Instead […]

The Challenge Our client found their ideal home, but the purchase hit an obstacle when the lender declined their mortgage application. The reason? The property was located next door to an abandoned commercial building. Lenders can sometimes see this as a risk factor, as they may be concerned about future resale value or neighbourhood impact. […]

Whether you’re buying your first home or selling a property, technology has become an invaluable tool for streamlining the process.

A Guide for Buyers Near the River Cam and Other High-Risk Zones Buying a home near the River Cam or in other flood-prone areas of Cambridgeshire can offer beautiful views, historic charm, and riverside living—but it also comes with some unique challenges. If you’re considering purchasing a home in an area at risk of flooding, […]

A Guide to Getting on the Property Ladder Cambridge isn’t just famous for its university—it’s fast becoming the UK’s “Silicon Fen,” a hotspot for innovation, science, and tech. From start-ups to global players like AstraZeneca and Arm, the city is attracting a growing population of young professionals eager to live and invest in the area. […]

A Specialist Guide for Buyers of Stables, Paddocks & Land Cambridgeshire is home to some of the most beautiful countryside in the UK, making it a prime location for equestrian enthusiasts looking to purchase properties with stables, paddocks, and land. But securing a mortgage for an equestrian property isn’t quite the same as buying a […]