
A walk along London’s longest residential street
London has its fair share of long roads. Oxford Street, London’s famous shopping district, measures 1.2 miles, end-to-end. It was built on the foundation of […]

Getting a bad credit mortgage
Photo by HiveBoxx on Unsplash If you have bad credit, you might think that it’s impossible for you to get a mortgage. But this doesn’t […]

What credit score do I need to buy a house?
Photo by Tierra Mallorca on Unsplash Everybody knows that to get a mortgage, you need a good credit score. Many first-time buyers have first-hand experience […]

Lifetime ISAs: What you need to know
Photo by Josh Appel on Unsplash Lifetime ISAs, or LISAs, are a popular savings product offered by banking firms. They’re often used by first-time buyers […]

Budgeting: A Beginner’s Guide
As the New Year approaches, you might be thinking about setting yourself a budget. Here’s a few tips and tricks to start managing your money effecti

Some financial New Year’s resolutions for you to consider
Where would you like to be in a year’s time? Here are a few suggestions from Affalo as to what New Year’s resolutions as we ring in the third year of the 2020s.

Why do I have to pay Council Tax?
Photo by Martyna Bober on Unsplash Council Tax – it’s the bugbear of everyone from the private renter to the new homeowner. But why do […]

Self build: A short guide to building your own home
Photo by Brett Jordan on Unsplash In Britain, there is a growing interest in building your own home. There are many reasons someone might want […]

Home ownership schemes: A guide
The Government has a number of home ownership schemes designed to help first-time buyers buy their first homes.

Buying your first home with somebody else
There are lots of reasons you might consider buying a home with somebody else. Perhaps, like many first-time buyers, you are a married couple looking for a place to raise a family. Or perhaps you’re buying a home with your parents. So, what should you be taking into consideration when you look to buy a home with someone else?