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Due to Covid, the NHS are experiencing huge delays and people are struggling to get the medical care and attention they need. The substantial delays for referrals, treatments and routine/planned surgeries are putting people at risk who are not getting the medical attention they need in time resulting in anxiety, stress, prolonged pain and in some cases the delays are preventing people catching things early enough to treat.
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If you’re nearing the end of your fixed-rate then looking for a new mortgage deal is probably already on your to-do list this month and if you’re already on your Standard Variable Rate – then it definitely should be!
But nearing the end of your current deal isn’t the only reason you might consider remortgaging. After helping clients remortgage for nearly 40 years, we know there are a whole host of reasons why remortgaging could be the best financial move – so here are our top 10 Reasons Why You Might Remortgage.
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Buying, selling and moving home can be stressful enough, without the added frustration of delays with your mortgage application!
There are a few factors that can affect how long your mortgage application takes – like which lender you’re applying with or how complex your situation is. However, one delay that you can avoid, is missing or incorrect mortgage application documents requested by the lender.
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Overall property has always represented a good long-term investment opportunity, and is still one of the four most common types of investments, alongside cash, bonds and shares. Resilient and a largely stable investment market, historical evidence shows that property has the power to weather huge events such as the global financial crisis and the SARS outbreak, coming out of the other side stronger.
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Never worked with a mortgage broker before and wondering whether you really need one? We explain what a mortgage broker is and how a good mortgage advisor can save you time, money, and stress!