News & Updates
Updates from me, plus the latest headlines from the UK mortgage and property market.
From Zara
29 June 2026
Buy-to-Let Mortgages: What Landlords Need to Know
A practical overview of buy-to-let mortgages in the UK — deposits, rental income requirements, limited company structures, and growing a portfolio.
Read more →22 June 2026
Stamp Duty Explained: How Much Will You Actually Pay?
A plain-English guide to Stamp Duty Land Tax (SDLT) in England & Northern Ireland — rates, first-time buyer relief, and the buy-to-let surcharge.
Read more →15 June 2026
First-Time Buyer's Guide to Getting a Mortgage in London (2026)
Everything a first-time buyer needs to know about mortgages in London — deposits, affordability, schemes and the steps to get a mortgage offer.
Read more →15 October 2025
I've joined OneDome!
Delighted to share that I've joined OneDome — and a little about how I help clients across the UK with their mortgage journey.
Read more →Market headlines
- London homebuyers need an extra £35,500 in deposit to make up for mortgage rate rises Financial Times · 26 Aug 2026
- Half of homes in Great Britain taking longer to sell than last year amid mortgage volatility The Guardian · 18 Aug 2026
- Mortgage costs pushed higher by US stand-off with Iran Financial Times · 13 Aug 2026
- UK housing market in ‘suspended animation’ Financial Times · 7 Aug 2026
- First-time buyers eye cheaper tracker mortgages as fixed rates rise This is Money · 6 Aug 2026
- It may be easier to get your first mortgage than you think - here's why BBC · 3 Aug 2026
Headlines are aggregated from public news sources and update automatically.
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