News

21st  January 2019

City AM - Shaun Church comments on the surge in property transactions that was seen at the end of 2019

16th January 2019

The Mail On Sunday - Private Finance's Chris Sykes explains how bonus friendly mortgages could help borrowers borrow up to 10% more

16th January 2019

This is Money - Chris Sykes explains the benefits of opting for a bonus-friendly mortgage

16th January 2019

Introducer Today - Chris Sykes explains how bonus-friendly mortgages can boost borrowing power by up to £33,000

16th January 2019

Best Advice - Chris Sykes discusses bonus friendly mortgages

14th January 2019

Mortgage Solutions - Chris Sykes comments on the impact of new cladding regulation of the mortgage application process

9th January 2019

The Telegraph - Private Finance's Chris Sykes weighs up the pros and cons of first-time borrowers paying off the their help-to-buy equity loans today

11th December 2019

The Telegraph - Private Finance's Chris Sykes explains why now is the best time for first-time buyers to step onto the property ladder since 2007

29th November 2019

Property Industry Eye - Shaun Comments on the success of the Help to Buy ISA scheme

28th November 2019

The Guardian - Prior to the closure of the Help to Buy ISA, Private Finance's Shaun Church urges would-be first-time buyers to open an account now while they still can

25th November 2019

Yahoo! Finance - We explain how taking out a Help to Buy ISA could save first-time buyers thousands of pounds 

25th November 2019

Inside Conveyancing - Private Finance Managing Director, Simon Checkley, discusses the conservative party's pledge to introduce 25-year fixed-rate mortgages

25th November 2019

Mortgage Solutions - Chris Sykes discusses the results from a recent poll which found that brokers believe the FCA should shift its focus to consumer outcomes

18th November 2019

Landlord News - Chris Sykes dissects the MHCLG's latest housing supply report

19th November 2019

This Is Money - Private Finance's Shaun Church explains how the current rate war is helping keep the remortgage market aboom

19th November 2019

Daily Mail - Shaun Church comments on the latest batch of remortgaging figures by UK Finance

14th November 2019

Inside Conveyancing - Chris Sykes discusses the latest housing supply statistics

14th November 2019

Press and Journal - Chris Sykes provides an expert discussion of the latest MCHLG figures

14th November 2019

The Courier - Private Finance's Chris Sykes discusses figures revealing a record net-injection to England's housing supply during 2019

14th November 2019

Belfast Telegraph - Latest figures reveal record net injection to housing supply over 2019; Chris Sykes provides his expert insight

14th November 2019

AOL -Private Finance's Chris Sykes urges sobriety in response to latest housing supply statistics

14th November 2019

Evening Telegraph - Latest figures from the MHCLG show a record net increase to England's housing supply; Chris Sykes discusses these findings

14th November 2019

Yahoo Finance - Chris Sykes discusses new figures revealing a record increase in the UK's housing supply

14th November 2019

24Housing - Private Finance's Chris Sykes shines some light on the latest MHCLG house-building statistics

14th November 2019

Mortgage Strategy - Chris Sykes comments on the latest house-building figures

14th November 2019

Landlord News - Private Finance MD, Simon Checkley, discusses the latest batch of house price statistics from the ONS

14th November 2019

Inside Conveyancing - Simon Checkley comments on the latest ONS HPI figures

14th November 2019

FT Adviser - Private Finance's Chris Sykes discusses the possible effects of the upcoming election on Landlords

11th November 2019

The Telegraph - Private Finance's analysis compares the advisability of overpaying on your mortgage compared to boosting your pension 

11th November 2019

The Times - Chris Sykes comments on Halifax's new 1.05% two-year fixed mortgage

4th November 2019

Mortgage Strategy - Private Finance's Shaun Church comments on the Q3  rise in stamp duty receipts

26th October 2019

Yahoo! Finance - Chris Sykes discusses Vernon Building Society's new 'buy for uni' mortgage

28th October 2019

The Guardian - Private Finance's Chris Sykes comments on Vernon Build Society's 'buy for uni' mortgage

25th October 2019

The Telegraph - Private Finance's research reveals that mortgage holders could face charges of more than £1,000 if they stay loyal to their existing lender

25th October 2019

The Times - Private Finance's Managing Director, Simon Checkley, suggests that London property prices are likely to recover once some measure of political certainty is achieved

25th October 2019

The Times - Private Finance's Managing Director, Simon Checkley, suggests that London property prices are likely to recover once some measure of political certainty is achieved

16th October 2019

The Times - Shaun Church explains how Halifax's current 100% LTV mortgage is an improvement on past iterations of such mortgages

19th October 2019

Yahoo! Finance - Shaun Church comments on the recent proliferation of mortgages with 40 year terms

19th October 2019

The Guardian - Private Finance's Shaun Church comments on the recent increase in the number of mortgages with 40 year terms

16th October 2019

Daily Mail - Private Finance's Shaun Church comments on the recent rise of first-time buyer mortgage approvals 

16th October 2019

Landlord News - Shaun Church comments on UK Finance's latest mortgage lending trends data

15th October 2019

What Mortgage - Shaun Church discusses the latest statistics showing that first-time buyer numbers have risen to pre-financial crisis levels

2nd October 2019

FT Adviser - Chris Sykes explains how Glasgow has become one of the UK's most lucrative buy-to-let hot-spots

2nd October 2019

Mortgage Solutions - Chris Sykes discusses the measures PrIvate Finance has in place to ensure its BTL clients remain informed of industry changes

1st October 2019

Today's Conveyancer - Analysis from Private Finance shows that UK house prices are outpacing UK occupiers' salaries at a rate of three to one

1st October 2019

Property Reporter - Simon Checkley explains how UK house prices have increased at three times the rate of UK salaries since 2008

1st October 2019

Residential Landlord - With commentary from Private Finance's Managing Director, Simon Checkley, journalists discuss our latest research showing that the value of the average UK home has increased three times faster than its occupier's salary

1st October 2019

Inside Conveyancing - New research conducted by Private Finance shows that UK homes' values are increasing at three times the rate of their occupiers' salaries

1st October 2019

City AM - Private Finance's managing director Simon Checkley explains why residential property is as good an investment as any 

1st October 2019

Mortgage Introducer - Simon Checkley discusses the findings of a recent piece of Private Finance's research showing that property prices have increased at three times the rate of salaries since 2008

1st October 2019

24 Housing - Private Finance's latest research shows that property values have increased at three times the rate of wages since 2008

28th September 2019

The Times - Private Finance's Chris Sykes explains the benefits of owning buy-to-let property as tenants in common

26th September 2019

Mortgage Finance Gazette - Shaun Church explains why the North of England may constitute an attractive prospect to enterprising landlords

26th September 2019

Mortgage Strategy - Chris Sykes explains how struggling house prices may present an opportunity to home movers looking to find a bargain

30th September 2019

Inside Conveyancing - Chris Sykes comments on the latest ONS house price statistics for small areas

26th September 2019

Mortgage Strategy - Chris Sykes explains how struggling house prices may present an opportunity to home movers looking to find a bargain

25th September 2019

The Telegraph - Private Finance's Chris Sykes discusses the pros and cons of purchasing BTL property with cash vs. a mortgage

17th September 2019

Daily Mail - Shaun Church helps explain recent statistics showing that the number of first-time buyers rose by 5.8% in July when compared with the same month of the previous year

17th September 2019

This is Money - Private Finance's Shaun Church comments on the recent rise of first-time buyers 

16th September 2019

Mortgage Solutions - Chris Sykes comments on a poll which found that 33% of brokers believe lenders could do more to cater to self-employed borrowers

16th September 2019

FT Adviser - Private Finance's James McCudden-Hughes considers the impact of political hearsay on the property market

16th September 2019

The Times - Chris Sykes discusses the recent influx of bespoke mortgages to the market

13th September 2019

Primeresi - Private Finance opens first regional office

13th September 2019

Mortgage Strategy - Private Finance opens new office in Shrewsbury

13th September 2019

Mortgage Solutions - Private Finance opens first permanent office outside of London

12th September 2019

Financial Reporter - Simon Checkley shines some light on the high levels of demand currently being seen for high loan-to-value mortgages

12th September 2019

Inside Conveyancing - Simon Checkley comments on Mortgage Lenders and Administrators Statistics from Q2 of 2019

10th September 2019

Your Mortgage - Simon Checkley explains how the mortgage market is doing everything it can to assist first-time buyers onto the property latter

10th September 2019

Mortgage Solutions - Private Finance's MD Simon Checkley comments on the current affordability of high loan-to-value loans

2nd September 2019

FT Adviser - Chris Sykes comments on the recent proliferation of bespoke mortgages

30th August 2019

The Telegraph - Chris Sykes discusses the pros and cons of the new 'Brexit Proof' mortgages currently being introduced to the market

28th August 2019

FT Adviser - Private Finance's Chris Sykes comments on the government's latest reforms to shared ownership rules

27th August 2019

The Telegraph - Using Private Finance's analysis, The Telegraph compare investment in the property market with investment in the stock market 

27th August 2019

FT Adviser - Private Finance's Shaun Church predicts an exodus of 'accidental landlords' from the BTL market over the coming years

26th August 2019

The Telegraph - Shaun Church discusses Private Finance's latest analysis showing that only 15 of London's 32 regions have seen house price falls. 

20th August 2019

The Telegraph - Providing expert commentary and analysis, Private Finance's Chris Sykes helps explain the pros and cons of becoming a student landlord

10th August 2019

The Independent - Private Finance's Shaun Church comments on UK Finance's latest Mortgage Arrears and Possessions report

6th August 2019

FT Adviser - Chris Sykes explains why 15-year fixed-rate mortgages might not be the right mortgage option for all borrowers

6th August 2019

Scottish Financial News - Chris Sykes weighs in on the recent debate regarding the advisability of 15-year fixed rates mortgages

6th August 2019

Scottish Construction Now - Private Finance's Chris Sykes discusses the pros and cons of ultra-long-term fixed rate mortgages 

6th August 2019

 Scottish Legal - Chris Sykes shines some light on Virgin Money's new 15-year fixed-rate mortgage

6th August 2019

Irish Legal - On the back of Virgin Money's new 15-year fixed-rate mortgage, Chris Sykes discusses the pros and cons of ultra-long-term loans

1st August 2019

The Telegraph - Chris Sykes comments on Virgin Money's new 15-year fixed-rate mortgage

31st July 2019

The Amed Post - Chris Sykes discusses the potential downsides of a 15-year fixed rate mortgage

31st July 2019

The Irish News - Chris Sykes comments on the latest developments in the log-term fixed-rate mortgage market

31st July 2019

This Is Money - Private Finance's Chris Sykes casts an expert eye over Virgin Money's new 15-year fixed rate mortgage

31st July 2019

AOL - Chris Sykes comments on the recent introduction of ultra-long-term fixed rate mortgages to the market

31st July 2019

Yahoo Finance - Chris Sykes comments on Virgin Money's 'Brexit-proof' mortgage

31st July 2019

Mortgage Strategy - Chris Sykes comments on the recent introduction of 15-year fixed rate mortgages to the market

31st July 2019

Moneywise - Private Finance's draws out the implications of Virgin's recent entry into the 15-year fixed rate market

31st July 2019

Financial Reporter - Chris Sykes responds to the launch of Virgin Money's 15-year fixed rate mortgage

31st July 2019

What Mortgage - Private Finance's Chris Sykes discusses the pros and cons of Virgin's new 15-year fixed rate mortgage

31st July 2019

Best Advice - Chris Sykes comments on Virgin Money's new 15-year fixed rate mortgage

31st July 2019

Mortgage Strategy - Chris Sykes comments on the recent introduction of 15-year fixed rate mortgages to the market

27th July 2019

The Telegraph - Private Finance's Shaun Church helps explain why interest in British property from overseas buyers remains high despite Brexit

25th July 2019

Today's Conveyancer - What impact will Boris Johnson have on the property market? Shaun Church speculates. 

23rd July 2019

Market Watch - Shaun Church comments on recent speculation that Boris Johnson will cut stamp duty

24th July 2019

Money Expert - Private Finance's Shaun Church discusses the possible ramifications on the property industry of a Boris Johnson premiership

24th July 2019

Residential Landlords - How will Boris's recently begun premiership impact the property market? Private Finance's Shaun Church ventures a guess. 

23rd July 2019

Mortgage Solutions - With Boris Johnson's recent victory in the Tory leadership contest, Shaun Church speculates on the future of the UK property market

23rd July 2019

Inside Conveyancing - Shaun Church discusses the possible impact of a Boris Johnson government on the property market

23rd July 2019

Your Money - Shaun Church explores the possible ramifications of a Johnson-led tory government

23rd July 2019

Your Mortgage - Private Finance's Shaun Church considers the possible economic consequences of Boris Johnson's inauguration

23rd July 2019

Mansion Global - Private Finance's Shaun Church discusses the possible impact of Boris Johnson's prospective stamp duty overhaul

18th July 2019

Property Wire - Chris Sykes discusses recent data showing a rise in the number of under-occupied homes in the UK

18th July 2019

Property Industry Eye - Chris Sykes explains how the cost of Stamp Duty is working to limit the available housing stock

17th July 2019

Mortgage Solutions - Private Finance's Chris Sykes shines some light on a recent batch of statistics showing that over half of UK homes are under-occupied. 

17th July 2019

Landlord News - Improving not moving: Private Finance's Shaun Church explains the recent rise in demand for equity release remortgages

17th July 2019

Your Mortgage - Chris Sykes comments on a recent report showing that a huge propertion of UK homes are under-occupied

17th June 2019

Inside Conveyancing - Private Finance's Chris Sykes calls on the UK government to introduce a stamp duty exemption for last-time buyers in order to free up part of the UK housing stock

16th July 2019

Property Reporter - Shaun Church explains why, in the current political climate, many homeowners are choosing to make improvements on their existing homes rather than up-size

16th July 2019

The Mirror - Private Finance's Shaun Church helps explain the recent explosion in demand for equity release  mortgages

5th July 2019

FT Adviser - Shaun Church helps explain why challenger banks will be especially vulnerable in the event of an economic downturn

25th June 2019

Inside Conveyancing - Private Finance's Shaun Church comments on the HMRC's most recent batch of property transaction statistics

17th June 2019

Mortgage Solutions - Private Finance's Chris Sykes explains why the FCA's proposal to encourage execution-only mortgages could prove misguided

17th June 2019

Landlord News - We comment on the latest statistics from UK Finance showing an increase in the number of first-time buyer mortgage completions

11th June 2019

City AM - Private Finance's Chris Sykes offers his analysis of the Bank of England's latest lending figures

11th June 2019

Financial Reporter - Chris Sykes shines some light on the recent increase in high LTV lending

11th June 2019

Mortgage Strategy - Chris Sykes explains why high LTV lending shouldn't be regarded as 'risky' practice

11th June 2019

Mortgage Solutions - Chris Sykes comments on the Bank of England's latest lending figures

11th June 2019

Mortgage Finance Gazette - Private Finance's Chris Sykes explains why the increase in high LTV lending needn't cause alarm

28th May 2019

Mortgage Strategy - Private Finance's Managing Director Simon Checkley explains why increasing loan-to-income multiples are not necessarily a sign that lenders are lending recklessly

28th May 2019

Money Marketing - Simon Checkley discusses a recent comment issued by the head of the PRA warning that he was watching lenders like a hawk

21st May 2019

Landlord News - Shaun Church comments on the most recent batch of Property Transaction Statistics

21st May 2019

Mortgage Solutions - Shaun Church comments on the recent increase in the number of mortgages offering incentives, such as cashback, free legal fees, and free valuations

21st May 2019

Daily Mail - Private Finance's Shaun Church explains the impact of a student loan on mortgage prospects

21st May 2019

Telegraph - Research conducted by Private Finance is used to show why now might be as good a time as any for landlords to buy in London

13th May 2019

The Times - Private Finance's Chris Sykes comments on the recent resurgence of interest-only mortgages

30th April 2019

Mortgage Strategy - Private Finance's Shaun Church discusses the first-time buyer boom in the light of recent statistics demonstrating the popularity of the Help to Buy equity loan scheme.

30th April 2019

Property Reporter - Shaun Church comments on recent research from the MHCLG showing that over 210,000 homes have been purchased using the government's help-to-buy equity loan. 

27th April 2019

Houseladder - Shaun Church explains how first-time buyer demand has managed to keep the property market afloat amidst waning demand in the buy-to-let sector

24th April 2019

Daily Mail - The number of property transactions in the UK held steady in 2018 despite the debilitating influence of Brexit induced uncertainty; Shaun Church helps illuminate these findings

24th April 2019

This is Money - Stamp duty take fell by £1 million in 2018; Shaun Church explains how the UK property market has been able to stay afloat despite such reduced levels of activity in the BTL sector

24th April 2019

Business Telegraph - Despite the amount of tax revenue generated through stamp duty falling by £1 million in 2018, the number of home sales remained steady during this same period; Private Finance's Shaun Church helps explain how this is possible

24th April 2019

Estate Agent Today - Shaun Church explains how first-time buyers have become the mainstay of the property market

24th April 2019

FT Adviser - Shaun Church comments on Santander's new innovations which make it cheaper for first-time buyers to acquire a mortgage

24th April 2019

Telegraph - Private Finance's Shaun Church explains how the property market has managed to stayed afloat despite flagging activity in the buy-to-let sector

24th April 2019

City AM - Shaun Church comments on the latest figures released by HMRC showing that housing transactions edged up during March

23rd April 2019

The Telegraph - The Telegraph cites Private Finance's research demonstrating the huge financial preferability of buying a home compared to renting

18th April 2019

Financial Reporter - Could the doubt surrounding Brexit open up opportunities to brokers? Shaun Church provides his answer to this question. 

18th April 2019

Mortgage Solutions - Shaun Church discusses the role of the broke amidst the uncertainty surrounding Brexit

17th April 2019

FT Adviser - Private Finance's Shaun Church comments on the FCA's recent announcement that it would be reviewing the business model of second-charge mortgage lenders

17th April 2019

Inside Conveyancing - Shaun Church comments on the latest mortgage lending trends and the ONS's April house price report

15th April 2019

Nottingham Post – Journalist discusses Private Finance's research showing that average rental yields in Nottingham are the second highest in the country

12th April 2019

FT Advisor – The number of mortgage approvals is on the rise despite Brexit-induced uncertainty; Private Finance's Shaun Church shines some light on these developments

11th April 2019

Private Finance's Chris Sykes comments on the recent increase in auto-enrollment pension contributions and how this might impact mortgage affordability

29th March 2019

Your Mortgage – Houses now 0.8% less affordable than this time last year; we discuss the implications of this finding.  

28th March 2019

Mortgage Strategy – Shaun Church comments on the ONS’s latest affordability research

28th March 2019

Mortgage Solutions – Latest data from the ONS reveals that housing affordability fell by 0.8% in 2018; Private Finance’s Shaun Church gives reasons for optimism despite such findings.

28th March 2019

Your Money – In light of recent affordability research, Shaun Church explains why the costs of owning a home and servicing a mortgage are actually significantly lower than they were ten years ago.  

21st March 2019

The Negotiator – Shaun Church explains the bright side of the latest ONS house price figures.

20th March 2019

Best Advice – Private Finance’s Shaun Church comments on the recent slowdown in house price growth.

19th March 2019

Mail Online – Chris Sykes comments on Virgin Money’s recent decision to open lending to borrowers with county court judgements against them.

19th March 2019

This is Money – Challenger banks have begun reducing credit requirements; Private Finance’s Chris Sykes sheds some light on the phenomenon.

19th March 2019

Business Telegraph – Lenders begin loosening lending requirements in response to increased market competition; Chris Sykes discusses the pros and cons of such innovations

15th March 2019

This is Money – Lenders are beginning to offer BTL mortgages with no ERCs; Shaun church explains the pros of such a product.

15th March 2019

Mail Online – Private Finance’s Shaun Church discusses the recent introduction of BTL mortgage products with no ERCs.

13th March 2019

Landlord News – Lending to first-time buyers far outstrips lending to landlords in the final quarter of 2018; Shaun Church provides his expert analysis.

12th March 2019

This is Money – We comment on the recent attempt by lenders to retain existing mortgage holders beyond the end of their initial term.

12th March 2019

Mortgage Strategy – Shaun Church explains why the increase in high loan-to-income mortgages should give no cause for concern.

12th March 2019

Mail Online –  Lenders attempt to hold on to existing mortgage holders by offering favourable “under the table” deals; Shaun Church shines some light on these developments.

11th March 2019

Mail Online – Private Finance's Chris Sykes gives his hopes and expectations for the upcoming Spring Statement.

26th February 2019

Property Reporter – Property reporter cites Private Finance’s recent research on mortgage affordability.

24th February 2019

Inside Conveyancing – Private Finance’s research shows that despite house prices soaring by 225% since 1999, monthly mortgage payments are as affordable today as they were twenty years ago.

24th February 2019

Houseladder – Houseladder cites Private Finance’s research showing that housing is as affordable today as it was twenty years ago.

22nd February 2019

Financial Reporter – According to Private Finance's research, mortgage payments are a percentage of income are about 10% lower today than they were ten years ago.

22nd February 2019

Mortgage Solutions – The majority of young adults expect to be unable to purchase a home; research by Private Finance shows why this need not be the case.  

21st February 2019

Landlord News –  Private Finance's Shaun Church comments on the first-time buyer boom.

20th February 2019

Mortgage solutions – Shaun Church discusses the various ways in which brokers and lenders can work together to protect the best interests of their clients. 

19th February 2019

Daily Mail – The number of new homeowners returns to its pre-recession peak; Private Finance’s Shaun Church provides some expert analysis.

19th February 2019

This is Money – Shaun Church gives advice to first-time buyers looking to take advantage of favorable conditions in the mortgage market.

19th February 2019

Business Telegraph – Shaun Church shines some light on the recent spike in the number of new homebuyers

19th February 2019

Daily Express – We discuss the pros and cons of retirement interest only mortgages.

18th February 2019

Todays Conveyancer – We give our take on a recent finding showing repossessions to be at their lowest level in 39 years.

15th February 2019

Landlord News – The number of repossessions in the UK hits a forty year low; Shaun Church explains why this is so.  

15th February 2019

Mortgage Finance Gazette – Private Finance’s Shaun Church comments on recent research showing that the number of repossessions in the UK is at a forty year low.

15th February 2019

Mortgage Solutions – Shaun Church remarks on the recent relaxing of lending criteria for small deposit mortgages.

14th February 2019

Inside Conveyancing – Private Finance's Shaun Church comments on the recent slowdown in UK house prices. 

14th February 2019

Mortgage Strategy –  UK Finance finds that homeowner possessions have dropped to a forty year low; Shaun Church offers his expert opinion. 

14th February 2019

FT Adviser – We comment on data released by UK Finance showing that home possessions are at their lowest level in forty years

14th February 2019

Landlord News –  Shaun Church gives his take on the recent drop in annual house price growth.

13th February 2019

Simply Business – Private Finance's Chris Sykes discusses the mortgage options available to landlords

31st January 2019

The Mirror – The Mirror cites Private Finance’s research showing that borrowers sat on an SVR could save thousands of pounds every year by switching to a two-year fixed mortgage.

25th January 2019

The Independent – A recent study revealed that 34% of homeowners search for a new home within the first year of buying their property. Private Finance’s Shaun Church comments on the market conditions that contributed to this result and suggests reasons for optimism over the coming months. 

25th January 2019

Yahoo – Shaun Church comments on the results of a recent study which found that only one in six homeowners who bought a property in the last five years are happy with their purchase.

24th January 2019

Landlord News – Shaun Church discusses the recent flurry of activity in the first-time buyer market

23rd January 2019

Asian Voice – Chris Sykes comments on the industry-wide rate cuts being seen in the mortgage market

20th January 2019

The Guardian – Mortgage lenders start the year with widespread rate cuts; Private Finance’s Chris Sykes offers his industry insight and provides predictions for the rest of the year

20th January 2019

Yahoo – Chris Sykes shines some light on the recent spate of cuts to mortgage rates

18th January 2019

What Mortgage – We comment on the recent upsurge of activity in the first-time buyer market

18th January 2019

Landlord News – While the housing market is flagging, the number of first-time buyers is on the up; Private Finance’s Shaun Church provides his expert analysis

18th January 2019

Landlord news – Shaun Church discusses the first-time buyer market and explains the necessity of a broker.

17th January 2019

This is Money – We give our take on the current first-time buyer market boom.

17th January 2019

FT Adviser – Private Finance’s Shaun Church comments on the recent retreat of lenders from the mortgage market

17th January 2019

Inside Conveyancing – The Royal Institute of Chartered Surveyors predicts record lows for housing market activity; Private Finance suggests reasons for optimism.

17th January 2019

Mail Online – First-time buyers continue to drive the housing market despite Brexit uncertainty; Shaun Church gives his expert opinion.

10th January 2019

Mortgage Solutions – We voice our opinion on recent research that suggests over half of mortgage brokers expect the buy to let sector to fall in 2019

29th December 2018

The Times – We comment on a recent article – Does it pay to switch deals?

21st December 2018

Daily Mail – Shaun Church comments on a case study

21st December 2018

This is Money – Can you borrow on an inherited house to buy your first home?

21st December 2018

Your Mortgage – Chris Sykes – Mortgage analysts comments on latest house price data

20th December 2018

Property wire – Private Finance comment on house price growth in the UK at its lowest rate since July 2013

20th December 2018

Love Money – We comment on the fact people could be saving thousands by switching to a better mortgage

20th December 2018

Landlord News – Private Finance comment on the latest house price data

19th December 2018

Mortgage solutions – House price growth at five year low – Private Finance comment

19th December 2018

City AM – London house prices slump as Brexit stagnation spreads to suburbs

19th December 2018

Your Money – We comment on the latest house price figures

11th December 2018

Mortgage Solutions - We comment on the fact that Millennials under 25 unaware of shared ownership

5th December 2018

Mortgage Finance Gazette – The interesting topic of the Bank of Son and Daughter

5th December 2018

FT Adviser – We comment on the fact property listings have fallen by 25% in November

4th December 2018

Telegraph – Private finance comment on first time buyer rates falling to a record low

4th December 2018

Mail Online - Private Finance say, while you may have a big deposit to put towards a new home, the stamp duty bill for purchasing a second home, in addition to other associated costs will quickly diminish this pot of money.

4th December 2018

This is Money - Private Finance discuss how few lenders in the market currently offering 90 per cent LTV for second homes, your choice will be incredibly limited and the rate likely uncompetitive.

4th December 2018

Landlord News - Private Finance say though Help to Buy is a valuable route to homeownership, where possible it is best to exit the scheme once the five-year interest-free grace period is over or sooner if this is viable. 

4th December 2018

Estate Agent Toady (Web) - says: "Approvals have continued to grow year-on-year, suggesting there is still strong demand for options onto the housing ladder. 

3rd December 2018

Best Advice (Web) - Private Finance discuss that the Help to Buy scheme has been a much-needed helping hand for many first-time buyers.

3rd December 2018

Mortgage Introducer - Private Finance say there is still strong demand for options onto the housing ladder which don't require a hefty deposit.

26th November 2018

The Times - Private Finance discuss Lenders cashing in on borrowers’ inertia, charging rates that are more than twice what they charge new customers.

26th November 2018

Introducer Today - Private Finance’s research demonstrates that borrowers who remain on an SVR for the full-term risk paying 65% of their original loan in interest.

26th November 2018

Landlord News - Private Finance say Stamp Duty exemption has provided a financial lifeline to almost 200,000 first time buyers and helping them save a staggering £400m to date. 

25th November 2018

Inside Conveyancing - Private Finance say -  We urge the government to turn its attention to last-time buyers as too many would-be downsizers remain in their homes unwilling to move due to the hefty tax bill they would incur.

24th November 2018

Houseladder.co.uk - Private Finance, say - Standard variable rates have always been uncompetitive, but with rates falling fast in recent years, the gulf between SVRs and typical mortgage rates is becoming increasingly apparent. 

23rd November 2018 

FT Adviser - Private Finance discuss how the exemption of Stamp duty has had one of the biggest impacts on getting more buyers on the property ladder. 

23rd November 2018

The Guardian - Private Finance say, the stamp duty exemption has arguably been one of the most successful initiatives to get more buyers onto the housing ladder.

23rd November 2018 

Mortgage Strategy - Private Finance believe that if the government is committed to fixing our housing market, stamp duty relief shouldn’t end with just first time buyers.

21st November 2018 

Easthams & Co - Private Finance say that borrowers could save over £4,500 a year by switching to a two-year fixed rate mortgage.

21st November 2018

Money Marketing - Private Finance discuss how lenders are cashing in on borrowers’ inertia, charging rates that are more than two times the rate they would charge to new customers

21st November 2018

Mortgage Strategy - Private Finance has concluded that a borrower on an average standard variable rate could save over £4,500 a year by switching to a two-year fixed rate deal.

21st November 2018 

Your Money - Private Finance say a lack of flexibility can put some borrowers off longer term deals.

21st November 2018 

Property Reporter - Private Finance say, the message to borrowers is clear: don't fall into the SRV trap and always switch to a more competitive deal.

20th November 2018 

Mortgage Solutions - Private Finance believe there is strong market for 10-year fixed products. 

20th November 2018 

Financial Reporter - Private Finance say the gulf between SVRs and typical mortgage rates is becoming increasingly apparent. 

20th November 2018

Landlord Today (Web) - Private Finance data has shown that borrowers could save more that £4,000 in mortgage interest alone in just a couple of years by switching to a two-year fixed deal. 

20th November 2018 

Houseladder.co.uk - Private Finance say that the activity at the lower end of the market is being stoked by strong mortgage affordability. 

15th November 2018 

Landlord News - Private Finance discuss why this winter month, traditionally quieter could be harsher than we have seen previously.  

9th November 2018 

Inside Conveyancing - Private Finance discuss mortgages being at the most affordable in recent memory. 

9th November 2018 

24 Housing - Private Finance say mortgages are at the most affordable, thanks to incredibly low interest rates, mortgage arrears and possessions continue to remain at historic lows.

9th November 2018 

Landlord News - Private Finance say homeowners should consider locking into a low rate mortgage for the long-term to safeguard against any future rate rises.

5th November 2018 

The Times - Private Finance discuss the strict lending criteria of Buy-to-let Mortgages. 

23rd October 2018  

Mortgage Solutions (Web) - Private Finance discuss lenders focusing on Remortgages, could be the cause of a slight increase in two-year fixed mortgage rates. 

22nd October 2018  

The Times -  Private Finance say that mortgage rates are at a near record low and with stamp duty being cut, there are finally market factors in favour of First time buyers. 

22nd October 2018  

The Motley Fool - Private Finance talk about the shrinking buy-to-let market, however, there are
still a few hot spots. 

20th October 2018  

Simply Business - Private Finance research has shown that Southend is a popular hot spot for renters. 

19th October 2018  

Hargreaves Lansdown's News - Private Finance discuss the Rental yield of certain hot spot's following the 13% fall in the last 12 months. 

19th October 2018  

Investing.com - Private Finance discuss the poor buy-to-let market after the treasury tax crackdown. 

19th October 2018  

Yahoo Finance - Private Finance show the rental yield within certain hot spot areas within the UK.

18th October 2018 

Inside Conveyancing - Private Finance discuss near record low mortgage rates are giving new buyers a much-needed boost into the property ladder. 

18th October 2018 

Property Industry Eye (Web) - Private Finance say First Time Buyers are feeling empowered by the current housing market.

18th October 2018 

Daily Mail Online - Private Finance discuss the ongoing decline of house prices in London reflects the uncertainty both nationally and internationally about London's position in a post-Brexit landscape.

12th October 2018 

Property Reporter - Private Finance say Southend is a popular spot for renters due to the high cost of renting in the city. 

12th October 2018 

Property Investor Today - Private Finance discuss the Rental demand, in areas outside of London. 

3rd October 2018 

Yahoo - Private Finance says lenders are modifying products to make them a more attractive deal to borrowers.

3rd October 2018 

The Telegraph - Private Finance say landlords are being discouraged by the stamp duty surcharge on second homes. 

3rd October 2018 

House Ladder - Private Finance discuss the UK's chronic housing supply issues and affordability concerns are preventing many from joining the housing ladder. 

3rd October 2018 

The Daily Telegraph - Private Finance say in recent years long-term fixed rates premium cost have slowly decreased. 

2nd October 2018 

Property Wire - Private Finance discuss new build starts being down on both a quarterly and annual basis.

2nd October 2018 

The Daily Telegraph - Private Finance comment on the high level of competition over buy to let business, reducing rates even after an increase in the bank rate. 

1st October 2018 

Mortgage Solutions - Private Finance discuss remortgages turning into product transfers, and how treating this as a new piece of business is not right.

26th September 2018 

House Ladder - Private Finance discuss how the savings from moving to a new deal could see homeowners paying off their loans more than five years early. 

26th September 2018 

The Assisted Selling Group - Private Finance say when moving to a new deal the savings made could be used to make overpayments meaning borrowers could pay their loan off more than five year early. 

25th September 2018 

Landlord News - Private Finance discuss the effect that Brexit has had on the UK housing market. 

25th September 2018 

Property Wire - Private Finance say savings achieved by moving to a new deal could be used to make overpayments, leaving borrowers able to pay off their loan more than five years early.

25th September 2018 

Daily Express (Online) - Private Finance suggest homeowners consider switching to a fixed rate deal to protect against further interest rate rises. 

25th September 2018 

The Independent - Private Finance discuss how switching to 10-year fixed rate deal could save £25,000 in mortgage interest alone. 

24th September 2018 

Your Money - Private Finance say - When it comes to mortgages, it pays to be proactive, so swapping to a new deal as soon as the initial offer ends is recommended.

24th September 2018 

Best Advice (Web) - Private Finance discuss how switching to a 10-year fixed deal could save borrowers on their lender's Standard Variable Rate (SVR). 

23rd September 2018 

Mortgage Introducer (Web) - Private Finance have found that Borrowers on their lender's standard variable rate (SVR) could save over £25,000 in mortgage interest alone over the course of a decade. 

23rd September 2018 

Mortgage Solutions (Web) - Private Finance's research showed. If the savings were used to make overpayments, borrowers could pay off their mortgage five years earlier

22nd September 2018 

Bridging and Commercial - Private Finance discuss the uncertainty of the future housing marketing should we face a no-deal Brexit. 

22nd September 2018 

Financial Reporter - Private Finance comment Borrowers lingering on their lender's SVR will find themselves subject to much higher than average interest rates

21st September 2018 

Express - Private Finance discuss fixed rate mortgages, with plenty of competitive deals still available. 

21st September 2018 

Best Advice - Private Finance say house price performance remains incredibly varied across the UK. 

21st September 2018 

Your Money - Private Finance says Brexit uncertainty was the greatest test the housing market has faced, but the fact that property prices are still growing is a testament to the UK property market. 

20th September 2018 

Mortgage Solutions - Private Finance noted Brexit uncertainty was the greatest test the housing market has faced since the 2008 financial crisis.

20th September 2018 

Daily Express - Private Finance said that a fixed-rate is the best way to guarantee immunity against further rate rises.

19th September 2018 

BBC News -  Private Finance comments on the lastest house price performance data. 

17th September 2018 

The Telegraph - Private Finance note landlords of student buy-to-lets benefit from a captive rental audience, particularly in towns with large student populations and a significant fresh intake each year.

16th September 2018 

House Ladder - Private Finance - Mortgage cost are often one of Landlords biggest expenses, swapping to a lower rate deal is sensible. 

15th September 2018 

Landlord News - Private Finance discusses the rising interest rates, and how long term fixes may well start to become ever more popular.

15th September 2018 

Property Wire - Private Finance say the Buy-to-let market is being kept afloat by the Remortgaging activity. 

14th September 2018 

Mortgage Introducer - Private Finance discuss 'Remortgage activity, as it appears to be the main thing keeping the buy-to-let market afloat' 

12th September 2018 

City AM - Page 13 - Private Finance comment on latest figures released showing mortgage commitments increasing to a 10 year high

6th September 2018 

Mortgage Solutions (Web) - Private finance comment on the controversial topic of foreign ownership of Uk property

31st August 2018 

Mortgage Solutions (Web) - Private Finance stress the importance of having well informed brokers. 

30th August 2018 

Specialist Banking (Web) - Private Finance talk about Private banking being a specialist area which requires expertise. 

30th August 2018 

This is Money (Web) - Private Finance discuss the month-on-month decline of house prices in London. 

28th August 2018 

The Assisted Selling Group - Private Finance suggest that despite the easing house price growth, stamp duty exemptions and Help to Buy, affordability remains out of reach for many who rent. 

28th August 2018 

Houseladder.co.uk - Private Finance say that 'remortgage activity is propping up the London market house purchasing activity is flat' 

24th August 2018 

Property Wire (Web) - Private Finance say with 'House prices easing and rate still favourable, now is an opportune moment for first time buyers' 

24th August 2018 

Property Industry Eye (Web) - Private Finance discuss the the lack of home-buyer activity and month-on-month decline of house prices. 

24th August 2018 

Mail Online UK (Web) - Shaun Church, Director of Private Finance says 'There were 15,200 new homeowner remortgages in London'

24th August 2018 

Inside Conveyancing (Web) - Private Finance says 'Even first-time buyer activity, which has performed encouragingly throughout 2018, has now declined' 

24th August 2018 

This Is Money (Web) - Private Finance discusses the Remortgaging activity in London in the second quarter. 

19th August 2018 

Sunday Express - Private Finance say that "Stamp Duty punishes second-steppers moving up the ladder" 

17th August 2018 

Financial Adviser - Private Finance discuss The Expat Mortgage market. 

17th August 2018 

Property Wire - Private Finance says -  Its good news for Buyers as Mortgage rates continue to be very affordable. 

17th August 2018 

17th August 2018 

The Assisted Selling Group - Shaun Church discusses the slight correction in house price. 

15th August 2018 

This is money - Private Finance says "Annual house prices growth has fallen to its lowest point in Five years will be a welcome change by many" 

15th August 2018 

Your Mortgage - Private Finance talks about the House correction prices in the UK property market. 

15th August 2018 

Mortgage Solutions - Private Finance noted that sight correction in house prices was not a bad thing. 

15th August 2018 

Daily Mail - Private Finance say "House prices have fallen to its lowest point in five years" 

15th August 2018 

Property Wire - Private Finance say "June showed a disappointing performance in the first time buyer market" 

15th August 2018

Mortgage Solutions - Shaun Church from Private Finance talks longer term Mortgage rates. 

15th August 2018 

Your Money - Private Finance say "House prices are still rising faster than wages" 

15th August 2018 

Landlord News - Private Finance discuss Mortgage eligibility for first time buyers and Remortgages. 

6th August 2018 

The Independent Daily Edition - Private Finance says that Longer-term fixed rates products will grow in popularity. 

5th August 2018

Today's Conveyancer - Private Finance discusses Stamp duty policy. 

5th August 2018 

Yahoo! Finance - Shaun Church - 'When it comes to interest rates, the only way is up'

4th August 2018 

The Independent (Web) - Private Finance on longer-term fixed rate products. 

4th August 2018 

The Times - Private Finance comment on the Bank of England interest rate rise.

3rd August 2018 

Moneywise Magazine (web) - Shaun Church predicts that there will be more of an appetite for long fixes. 

3rd August 2018 

Landlord News (Web) - Private Finance on Stamp duty relief 

1st August 2018 

Mortgage Solutions - Private Finance on 'Relief' for new homeowners. 

1st August 2018 

Property Reporter - Shaun Church Director at broker Private Finance, talks about Stamp Duty tax 'Relief' 

1st August 2018 

Financial Reporter - Private Finance said Stamp duty tax relief saved first-time buyers £125m in Q2. 

1st August 2018 

Your Money (Web) - Private Finance talk about Stamp duty 'Relief' 

1st August 2018 

City A.M. - Private Finance discusses Stamp duty relief 

31st July 2018 

Your Mortgage (Web) - Private Finance discusses Five year fixed rate for Landlords

31st July 2018 

The Times - Private Finance talks about "Professional Mortgages" 

31st July 2018 

Mortgage Solutions (Web) - Shaun Church tells Mortgage Solutions that he isn't surprised landlords prefer a five year fixed rate

30th July 2018 

Money Experts - Shaun Church discusses 10 year fixed-rate mortgages

The Telegraph - Private Finance research looks at options for Help to Buy early adoptors 

Financial Times - Buy-to-let landlords cool on property purchases



The Telegraph - Shaun Church comments on long term fixed rates 



Telegraph - First-time buyers are choosing to rent out their first properties; Private Finance's Ryan Garbett provides an analysis of this trend

The Sunday Times -  Mortgages into later life - Private Finance comments



Mail Online - Shaun Church answers a reader's question about options to purchase a property for their son at university



The Telegraph - House prices are falling - but should you wait to buy a property? 

Mail Online - Shaun Church speaks about first time buyer market





City AM -  Private Finance comments on release of UK Finance mortgage trend figures





The Telegraph - Shaun Church comments on whether the tax changes for landlords means property investment is less attractive.



The Times - Shaun Church speaks about clients who are sharing property purchases with friends and family





Mortgage Introducer- Private Finance research the Help to Buy winners and losers





The Telegraph - What will the end of the Funding for Lending scheme mean?Shaun Church comments.



The Sunday Times -  Private Finance conducts research into Help to Buy hotspots





The Times - Private Finance research how parents can help their graduate children with student debt





The Times - 2nd December - Should we rush to fix rates? Shaun Church comments.



The Mirror - Private Finance comments on affordability of properties for first time buyers

Mortgage Solutions - Private Finance comments on HMRC property transaction figures 





Daily Express - Private Finance looks at the increased sales of million pound properties outside of London 

The Telegraph - Are we ready for an interest rate rise? Private Finance comments





Sunday Times - Private Finance comments on the rush to re-mortgage before rates start rising. 

Mortgage Solutions - Private Finance looks at likelihood of a Bank of England rate rise

Daily Express - Private Finance explores how a rate rise may affect your mortgage

City AM - Shaun Church comments on ONS House prices data





FT Adviser - Private Finance reviews the rise in remortgages





Estate Agent Today - Shaun Church comments on potential rate rises





The Times - Shaun Church comments on market leading deals





The Guardian - Private Finance explores self employed income for mortgages





The Express - Private Finance considers how the up and coming MPC vote could effect interest rates

The Times - Private finance explores the option of joint ownership

FT Advisor - Property transactions in January 2018 remaining flat





Mail Online - Private Finance looks at the effects of the new stamp duty rates on the housing market

Money Observer - Private Finance comments on Autumn Budget