Category Archives: Scotland

5 of the best Scottish authors to discover for Book Week Scotland

Posted on October 29, 2021 by Mark Dyason

Scotland is home to some of the greatest writers of all time. And, with Book Week Scotland running from 15 November to 21 November, there’s never been a better time to read some of their fantastic work.

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*******STOP PRESS ****** 95% Mortgages re-launched today

Posted on March 16, 2021 by Mark Dyason

First Time Buyers can get on the property ladder with a 5% deposit. Ahead of the Government backed scheme, that 6 lenders will be part of, Accord Mortgages have launched a 95% loan to value product this morning. It is … Continue reading →

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Right to Buy in Scotland

Posted on February 15, 2017 by Mark Dyason

Help to buy is near enough finished in Scotland, however if you are still trying to get this sorted out, please give our specialist team a call. Anyone who is to make the purchase needs to be named on the … Continue reading →

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Help to Buy – The facts

Posted on January 10, 2014 by Mark Dyason

Here are the facts about Help to Buy written in plain English to help you understand whether either of these finance schemes are right for you. Who is Help to Buy aimed at? Help to buy is aimed at those … Continue reading →

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Edinburgh Mortgage Advice in the press this month

Posted on November 24, 2011 by Mark Dyason

This month has been a good month for us getting our news and views out there, here is a selection of what we said. CML Scottish Lending Numbers 25/11 A good set of numbers, but really more evidence of a … Continue reading →

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View from the Coalface – Getting Precise about the Scottish Mortgage Market

Posted on November 23, 2011 by Mark Dyason

This is a new set of blogs – with the aim of being a monthly commentry on the mortgage industry from the broker’s point of view, it may have some jargon and TLAs sprinkled about so apologies for that, but I hope … Continue reading →

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A positive view on what is happening to the housing market in Scotland

Posted on October 25, 2011 by Mark Dyason

We were asked for our view on the recent news regarding the housing market in Scotland and whilst we don’t think it is fantastic, we seem to be able to be a wee bit more positive than some….have a look and … Continue reading →

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