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Have you experienced a down valuation? Recently at KB Mortgage Services, we have experienced a slight rise in the number of house purchases which have incurred a down valuation during the mortgage survey process. This occurs…
Having an offer accepted on a house is an exciting prospect, but it is just the start of the house buying journey – a process that can be incredibly stressful, right up to completion day, particularly…
The stamp duty land tax holiday came to an end in June – with a tapered extension until September. Nobody really knows what will happen to the property market when this comes to an end. As…
How Much Do I Need to Earn to Get a Mortgage of £250,000? Owning a home is a big milestone for many Brits. A home is more than a roof and 4 walls; it’s where memories…
This month, KB Mortgage Services turns five, so to mark the occasion, we asked Kate to reflect on the past year, looking at how COVID impacted the business and the ups and downs of building her…
Divorce is one of the most stressful situations that people go through in their lives, due to a huge level of both emotional and financial strain.   At KB Mortgage Services, we’re not family lawyers, but…
The stamp duty holiday, announced in July 2020, created a very active property market – benefitting buyers of all types. But with transactions hitting a 13-year high – and demand pushing prices up – it meant…
When you’re applying for a mortgage, you should try to avoid doing anything that could damage your chances of being accepted – especially if you’ve already built a good credit score.   There are certain ‘red…