It will track Bank of England’s base rate for two years but cost could go up if Bank moves interest ratesYorkshire building society this week launched a mortgage with a market-leading rate of 0.78% – but the cost could go up if the Bank of England move…
Can I use my Australian property to increase the money available for a UK deposit?
I want to buy a flat or small house, have £55,000 in savings but the price of housing in Bristol is highQ I own properties in Australia. That in itself is complicated as they are owned jointly with my brother but once I can visit Australia after the pa…
Fresh calls for windfall tax on companies that prospered during Covid
Research highlights six firms that increased their profits by a total of £16bnCampaigners have issued fresh calls for a windfall tax on companies that prospered during the pandemic, after research highlighted six firms that increased their profits by a…
Anatomy of a SPAC: Inside Better.com’s ambitious plans
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What are the tax and mortgage implications if I buy a flat with my son?
I would pay a £100,000 deposit and want to own two-fifths and leave my share to him in my willQ My 30-year-old son is paying so much in rent that he is struggling to save a big enough deposit to buy his first flat. I have some spare cash and am happy t…
Should I downsize or not and what’s best in regard to my £70,000 mortgage?
All my cash is tied up in the house but I could buy a cheaper one as I want to live a little before retiringQ I am a 56-year-old man with nine years left on my £70,000 mortgage. The mortgage is split so that £20,000 is on a repayment basis and the rema…