If you spent your Boxing Day finishing off the turkey sandwiches and browsing dream homes on your phone, you certainly weren’t alone. The property market has just woken up to its busiest start in history.
Three in five first-time buyers depend on the bank of mum and dad in order to get onto the property ladder, according to research by Just Group. In the last five years, 61 per cent of FTBs relied on financial help from relatives in order to purchase a property. In comparison, just 20 per cent of FTBs relied on financial assistance from relatives 30 years ago.
Having a mortgage protection insurance policy in place means that help is always at hand, should you need it. The last 12 months have been living proof that none of us know what’s around the corner. Life can change direction at the drop of a hat and our jobs and livelihoods aren’t guaranteed, making us financially vulnerable.
Even if you are pretty clued-up about the mortgage market, you might be missing a trick by going straight to your bank. We are here to help you find the best mortgage for your circumstances. Serious about service and sourcing the best possible outcome, we are people who know about mortgages, not mortgage people. Skyline Mortgage Consultants are a member of the Society Of Mortgage Professionals.
