We have continued our sponsorship of Maidenhead United FC, as they enjoy their first season in the national League.
Despite a tough first season in the new league, the Magpies have done themselves proud, currently sitting mid-table with some good wins in the bag. Some of the Mortgage Required team recently attended a very cold evening at York Road to watch Maidenhead beat Eastleigh 3-1. We are of course confident that our additional support was the winning ingredient that helped the team to another great win.
A welcome change in school is coming as financial literacy is due to become compulsory in schools in England.
The Government has announced that as part of the new national curriculum, children in primary and secondary education will be required to learn about budgeting, compound interest, managing money, and mortgages.
13 days ago
Forbes has published a global ranking of stunning locations and one popular picturesque corner of the UK has nabbed top spot.
Over three years after the Mini-Budget took place, we look at what the mortgage market looks like now, showing the difference in mortgage repayments.
The government has announced plans to make buying or selling a home cheaper and quicker with what is being called the “biggest shake-up to the homebuying system in this country’s history.”
1 Oct 2025
Almost one in five equity release mortgages are now taken out to provide financial support to family.
29 Sep 2025
According to industry data, the expected wait for those looking to buy a property has dropped from just over 11 months to less than six months.
It is common for your first mortgage payment to be higher than your subsequent monthly payments for two reasons.
24 Sep 2025
Firstly, a big congratulations, you’ve now exchanged contracts! After weeks and months of waiting, you are about to move in. What should you do first?