Mortgage blog

This blog combines contractor-specific updates on the mortgage, finance and housing markets with our unique insight and experience, drawn from serving the flexible workforce since 2004.

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Starmer's housing legacy vs Burnham's (potential) policies

Contractor first-time buyer looking towards homes on a modern UK housing development.

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What the first-time buyer age crisis means for contractors

Halifax becomes Lloyds... a new era for contractor mortgages?

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Why UK mortgage rates are falling: swap rates' direct impact

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What cooling UK house prices mean for buyers & homeowners

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What the new landlord database means for contractor landlords

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IT (Information Technology) contractor mortgages' difference

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Sub-4% mortgage rates: why most UK borrowers won't qualify

Why waiting for mortgage rates to drop could cost you thousands

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Remortgage v Product Switch: What Lenders Aren’t Telling You

How fragile the mortgage market is (March 2026)

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