July 10th, 2019
One in 10 people now own a second house. Yet, despite it being a fruitful investment, tax legislation surrounding landlords remains largely unclear. Taxes associated with buy-to-let property are collectively known as... Read More
May 2nd, 2019
The Bank of England has today announced that interest rates will remain at 0.75 per cent, amid the on-going uncertainty surrounding Brexit. Interest rates have been at this level since last August, when the Bank raised the... Read More
April 10th, 2019
At the beginning of a contract, it’s useful as a contractor to establish certain facts regarding the assignment. This will ensure that both you as the contractor and the client are clear regarding key issues. It will als... Read More
April 9th, 2019
New figures have revealed that housing affordability in the UK has increased at the fastest rate in eight years.
According to the Rightmove house price index for February, the average asking price for a home in the ... Read More
April 8th, 2019
If you’re looking for your next home whether it’s upsizing or downsizing, it’s more than likely you’ll already have a mortgage in place. Depending on your product you may be able to transfer (or port) your deal to ... Read More
March 28th, 2019
Brexit – whatever side you’re on, whatever your personal opinions, it remains one of our most discussed and debated talking points.
Although we were due to leave the EU on 29 March, the government was forced to ... Read More
March 25th, 2019
The Bank of England has today announced that the nine rate setters have unanimously voted to keep the base rate at 0.75%. This was widely predicted due to the current political uncertainty surrounding Brexit and the wider ... Read More
March 18th, 2019
Buying a property can be a daunting and complex process, especially if you’re a first time buyer.
With various parties involved throughout the buying process, it’s vital that you familiarise yourself with the ke... Read More
March 22nd, 2019
A number of workforce studies show that contracting has an increasingly fundamental role to play, both in facilitating economic growth and providing people with the opportunity to achieve a good work/life balance. In this ... Read More
October 28th, 2018
Timing, so they say, is everything, and using your time effectively isn’t just the key to a more productive life, it’s also the secret to a happier one. Contracting Scout has looked at 6 ways you can make better use of... Read More
