Samuel Mather-Holgate's Media Coverage
Thisismoney
First time buyers can now get a mortgage for 6.5 times their salary... and only put down a 5% deposit
Education News
A-level results day: Business leaders say grades are not the end of the road. ‘adversity is sometimes a gift’ - Education...
Thisismoney
Metro Bank offers 100% mortgage to first-time buyers - but they will need their parents' help
Thisismoney
Should you ever take out a super-sized mortgage to buy a home? Two experts go head-to-head
Business Matters
Government’s £100m pledge for innovators dismissed as a drop in the ocean after £25bn National Insurance raid
Express.co.uk
Key HMRC personal tax allowance update ‘days to get £252’ | Personal Finance | Finance | Express.co.uk
Thisismoney
First-time buyer mortgage market 'on fire' as three banks slash rates for those with smaller deposits
Business Matters
Gold and silver hit record highs as experts urge Britons to check drawers and jewellery boxes
Thisismoney
Banks are locked in a mortgage price war. This is what you MUST know to get the best deal
Business Matters
Reeves appoints senior business leaders to treasury board – but SME’s call for their own voice
Business Insider
What does the Bank of England’s expected rate cut mean for the UK’s 5.5 million SMEs?
Insider Media
FTSE 100 hits record high - fuelled by mining stocks and Bank of England rate cut expectations
Business Matters
Trump’s tariffs send UK borrowing costs soaring, forcing Reeves to rethink economic roadmap
London Business News
Bank of England inflation attitudes survey ‘suggests the cost of living crisis still feels very real’
London Business News
Interest rates expected to ‘hold’ amid worries ‘inflation will return’ this winter
The Intermediary - Latest UK mortgage news
“Waiting for US to cut rates first risks destroying UK economy” – brokers
Financial Reporter
Reforms needed to improve BoE’s performance and accountability, new Lords report says
Financial Reporter
"Unworkable" and "incoherent": advisers respond to 'pension pot for life' announcement
The Guardian
Insolvencies jump 18% in England and Wales as high interest rates hit firms – business live
The Intermediary
UK mortgage borrowing rises, but net approvals and gross lending decline in July, says Bank of England
Yahoo News
Housebuilder Crest Nicholson warns on profits as mortgage rates soar for first-time buyers
Evening Standard
Housebuilder Crest Nicholson warns on profits as first-time buyer mortgage rates soar
The Intermediary
UK employment rate drops slightly as unemployment rises to 4.2% in second quarter of 2023, ONS
Mortgage Solutions
Small increase to base rate may be sign of BoE running out of steam – industry reaction - Mortgage Solutions
IFA Magazine
“Geographic arbitrage increasingly common” as Brits plan to spend time abroad to reduce energy bills and cost of living
The Guardian
Average two-year fixed rate mortgage deal hits 6% for first time this year, as Sunak rules out extra help – business live
Industry.fashion
Industry reacts to NEXT results: “It’s doing everything investors could ask of it in a difficult retail environment”
Freelance Informer
Majority of people are looking for new work because their pay is not keeping pace with inflation
Mortgage Solutions
Three-year fixes are the ‘Goldilocks’ option but the product cupboard is bare – analysis
IFA Magazine
UK Inflation unexpectedly jumps to 10.4% in February - advisers and mortgage experts share their responses
Protection Reporter
Your views: should personal finance commentators like Martin Lewis have advice permissions?
IFA Magazine
Financial services brokers and advisers unite in criticism as they respond to ‘downright disgusting’ DeadHappy advert
People Management
Two thirds of businesses would consider paying a salary to suit inflation, survey finds
Mortgage Solutions
SLS In Focus – Second charge interest will continue to grow over next three to four years
IFA Magazine
Should the Bank of England increase interest rates today? advisers and mortgage brokers give their verdicts
Mortgage Solutions
Equity release pricing beginning to fall but stabilisation will be ‘slow’ – analysis
IFA Magazine
UK Finance Report warns of ‘softer mortgage market’ but does it go far enough? Brokers respond
IFA Magazine
Report links depression and the cost of living crisis – but are advisers seeing evidence with clients?
IFA Magazine
“A nightmare for employers” – HRs and small business owners respond to Govt plans for flexible working from Day One and multi-employment
IFA Magazine
A lifetime mortgage rate starting with a 5? More2Life listens and acts following a mortgage broker’s request
inews.co.uk
Is this the beginning of the end for the 5% mortgage? Why lenders are pulling low-deposit loans
IFA Magazine
ONS report into wages and inflation - professional and scientific sectors keep pace, retail, property and finance suffer
The Scotsman
Persimmon sees rising cancellations and cooling prices as housing market comes under pressure
Mortgage Solutions
Mortgage professionals speak out after Liz Truss resigns – analysis - Mortgage Solutions
IFA Magazine
Mini-Budget U-turn: “The age of the saver may be back.” - reaction from brokers and IFAs
Swindon Advertiser
‘Can you put the toothpaste back in the tube?’ - Swindon firm boss calls for General Election
IFA Magazine
As annuity rates reach 13-year highs, IFAs deliver their verdict on whether people approaching retirement should take them...
Law360 - The Newswire for Business Lawyers
BoE Steps Up Intervention To Protect Pension Funds - Law360
IFA Magazine
BoE widens gilt purchase operations to include index-linked gilts - reaction from advisers, investment and wealth managers
Financial Reporter
Bank of England doubles government bond purchase limits in further support measures
IFA Magazine
Do we need to rethink the risk around asset classes & the ‘lifestyling’ in pensions? verdict from IFAs after a turbulent...
IFA Magazine
Chancellor Kwarteng performs abrupt U turn on the Government’s plan to cut 45% tax rate - finance experts comment
Mortgage Solutions
BoE must ‘step in’ and govt ‘get a grip’ to beat mini Budget blues – analysis - Mortgage Solutions
IFA Magazine
Nationwide September HPI - “In the property market, it is officially now business as unusual” - reaction
IFA Magazine
“A rate increase of 0.75% will send shockwaves through the property market” - brokers on this week’s rate decision
MSN
Should you use a bridging loan to speed up buying a house? They make you a cash buyer but charge eye-watering interest......
IFA Magazine
Land Registry HPI: “Curiously, activity may even ramp up again now that everyone knows what’s happening with their utility...
IFA Magazine
Liz Truss confirmed as next Tory Leader and thereby new UK Prime Minister - the industry reacts
IFA Magazine
Nationwide House Price Index: “Obscene rise in energy bills is something that needs to be proactively addressed by lenders”...
Express.co.uk
Britons urged to ‘lock in mortgage rate now’ as inflation soars - beware ‘word of caution’ | Personal Finance | Finance |...
IFA Magazine
UK HPI June 2022 - “we could see a 5%-10% fall in house prices over the course of the next year” - reaction from property...
Express.co.uk
‘Anarchy in the streets’ this autumn as ten percent inflation leaves UK on brink of chaos
CityAM
Bank of England’s interest rate rise this week: Brokers and agents across the City give their take
IFA Magazine
Should the Bank of England raise rates this week? Reaction from IFAs, brokers and estate agents
IFA Magazine