Posts by Paul Gough
Where are the Cheapest Houses for Sale in Bristol?
Anyone who has looked for a house to buy in Bristol will know that it’s an area known for high property prices. In January 2019, the most expensive property in Bristol sold for a huge £3,350,000 in the Clifton Down area of the city. But that was a 12-bedroom property called Tellisford House; not exactly…
Read MoreWhat to do When You Become an Accidental Landlord
Research suggests that over one in ten Brits own a second home or overseas property. Collectively, they’re worth around £941bn – a number that’s grown by 53% since 2001. This is wonderful for the property market, but there’s no escaping the fact that a fair number of those multiple homeowners have inadvertently become landlords. Sometimes…
Read MoreThe Essential 2020 Buy-to-Let Guide for Landlords
Has the start of a new year tempted you to finally get into the Buy-To-Let (BTL) game? Perhaps you’ve been a landlord for some time but have heard of forthcoming changes to the BTL market and that’s left you with unanswered questions. Whatever your situation, consider this your ultimate, need-to-know guide for Buy-To-Let properties in…
Read MoreCommon Myths About Buying Your First Home – Debunked!
Buying your first home can be exciting, but also nerve-wracking and confusing. It doesn’t help when there are so many myths and misconceptions flying around about what’s involved for first-time buyers. If you’ve taken advice about what you should take into account before buying your first home, there may be one or two myths you’ve…
Read MoreGough Mortgage + Protection – Our Story So Far
It’s natural to be afraid of something we believe to be risky or dangerous. Fear is an integral part of life. In some situations, it prevents us from harm. We don’t put our hand in a flame for fear of being burned. But just as it helps us, fear can become our biggest obstacle. We…
Read MoreGough Mortgage + Protection – Is a 25-Year Mortgage the Best Option (Or Do You Need Longer?)
The world is a very different place from 40 years ago. We live longer, many are having children later, and retiring further down the line than ever before. But how is that affecting home ownership, and what about mortgages? With the National Office of Statistics predicting that one in three babies born today will celebrate…
Read MoreWhat Will Brexit Mean For The Housing Market?
Regardless of your views on the EU and your vote in 2016’s referendum, the uncertainty created by Brexit is undeniable. And in the three, almost four years since the vote, we’ve apparently not made much more progress in mapping out our future. The lack of clarity leaves a lot of questions unanswered, but if there’s…
Read MoreWhat Is A Whole Of Market Mortgage Broker?
If you’re looking to take out a mortgage, you might be asking yourself whether it’s best to talk to a broker or go straight to the lender direct. Thanks to the rise of online comparison sites, nowadays mortgage brokers do much more than just compile a list of available options. But do the pros outweigh…
Read MoreMortgages for holiday lets – what’s the best option?
A second home in the UK or abroad is a dream for many. Not only is a holiday-let a great chance to create an extra stream of income, it’s an opportunity to escape and live out the life you and yours deserve. The World Wide Web is choc-full of information, and while it’s great to…
Read MoreWhat’s the Difference Between Joint Tenants and Tenants in Common?
Any mortgage or house purchase involves a big decision and it’s one you need to get right. You might find the huge variety of options confusing or even frustrating, but it’s simply because there are so many variants and situations. When you’re looking for a mortgage for a new property, the advice we always give…
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