Guild Mortgage Staff
First-time buyers & coronavirus
Being a first-time buyer can be confusing at the best of times and the current coronavirus pandemic brings even more challenges. But don’t panic. There are still ways that you can buy a home and we are here to tell you what they are. At the start of the year, there was a record number … Read more
Are you protected for winter?
In the build up to the festive season there are always so many things to prepare. But one thing can easily be overlooked… protection. From winter weather to high value items, have you made sure your policies can handle what this season brings? This time of year, it’s likely you’ll have more high-value items in … Read more
Negative interest rates – what are they and what would they mean?
You may have heard that the UK economy is in recession. Maybe you have heard talk about negative interest rates being introduced in response to that. You may be wondering what any of that actually means. Well, wonder no more because we’re here to help you out. Here is our guide to negative interest rates. … Read more
Has Covid-19 made you rethink your protection?
Recent research has revealed that Covid-19 has dramatically changed the way people, particularly younger people, view life and health insurance. The pandemic has altered nearly every aspect of life as we know it, so it’s no surprise that is has had an impact on how people view protection. The annual Global Consumer Study from ReMark … Read more
Demand and delay in the housing market
Back in July, Chancellor Rishi Sunak announced a stamp duty holiday. Cue the cheers of prospective buyers who could save thousands of pounds as a result. However, fast forward to now and the housing market is facing significant delay due to the huge surge in buyers looking to take advantage of the holiday. This could … Read more
Remortgage in the time of coronavirus
Autumn has arrived and with it the sense of something hovering over the horizon – peak remortgage season! The next few months often see increased demand for remortgages and this year may be even busier due to the pandemic. Now is the time to start doing your research. Around this time of year, you’ll hear … Read more
Tips for renewing your home insurance
The next few months are often a popular time for home insurance renewal, so here’s our guide to getting the best policy for you. Check the prices Firstly, consider what you can afford and look at the options on offer. You can nearly always find a cheaper deal if you change providers. The Financial Conduct … Read more
Increased interest in buy-to-let from first-time buyers
Recent data has revealed that a growing number of first-time buyers are looking to purchase a buy-to-let property. This development is a marked change from previous trends, with many lenders not offering buy-to-let products to first-time buyers. So why is this option becoming increasingly more popular? Since the start of September, searches for buy-to-let mortgages … Read more
Oli’s October Fundraiser for Prostate Cancer!
Our Director has decided to undertake a huge task this October – by taking part in the ‘Run the Month 2020′ campaign for Prostate Cancer UK! Oli had never run in his life until recently, when he decided to tackle the Couch to 5k app. He did a brilliant job and surprised us all by … Read more