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By Gabriel McKeown ·
Ecommerce accountants: what online sellers need to know before Making Tax Digital hits £30,000 in April
Ecommerce accountants who understand platform payouts can get sellers ready for Making Tax Digital at £30,000 from April. Experts explain what to ask.
By Liam Buckler ·
Million pound mortgages explained: who borrows, and what lenders want to see
Million pound mortgages: experts tell Newspage who borrows £1m, whether you need a private bank and what lenders want to see before they approve.
By Liam Buckler ·
Limited company director mortgages: why your lender matters more than your income
Limited company director mortgages: experts tell Newspage how lenders assess income, and why the wrong one can cost you hundreds of thousands in borrowing
By Gabriel McKeown ·
Out-of-contract broadband customers pay nearly a third more, research finds
Out-of-contract broadband prices can rise by nearly a third when your deal ends. A broadband expert explains how to check your contract and cut your bill.
By Gabriel McKeown ·
What is the best broadband provider in Liverpool?
Best broadband provider in Liverpool: the second-fastest provider is rated worst by its customers. A broadband expert explains how to choose the right deal.
By Liam Buckler ·
Switching to an interest-only mortgage: more borrowers asking the question
Switching to an interest-only mortgage when a cheap five-year fix ends? Brokers explain who qualifies, what it saves each month and what to try first.
By Gabriel McKeown ·
Mortgages for footballers: how do lenders treat a player’s contract, bonuses and image rights?
Mortgages for footballers depend on more than salary. Brokers explain how lenders treat a player’s contract, bonuses, appearance fees and image rights.
By Gabriel McKeown ·
First-time manager training: what it should cover when 82% of new managers have had none
First-time manager training should cover leading others, managing ex-peers, difficult conversations and team costs, as 82% of new managers have had none.
By Liam Buckler ·
Fractional HR consultants: what they cost in the UK and when a small business needs one
Fractional HR consultants: experts tell Newspage what the role involves, what it costs and when a small business needs one instead of a full-time HR manager
By Gabriel McKeown ·
Mortgages for dentists: how much can associates, principals and newly qualified dentists borrow?
Mortgages for dentists are typically 4 to 4.5 times income, or 5.5 times or more on professional mortgages. Brokers explain how dental income is assessed.
By Liam Buckler ·
About to lose your dream home? The little-known bridging loan that could save the deal
Is a bridging loan an expensive last resort? Experts tell Newspage how it can secure a purchase, and why the repayment plan matters most.
By Gabriel McKeown ·
Will the mansion tax affect London house prices? Agents and brokers on the £2m cliff edge
Will the mansion tax hit London house prices? From April 2028, homes worth £2m+ pay £2,500 to £7,500 a year. Brokers on sellers just above the line.
By Liam Buckler ·
Mortgage with one year's accounts: can the newly self-employed still buy a home?
Some lenders offer a mortgage with one year’s accounts. Experts tell Newspage how the self-employed are assessed and if it costs more
By Gabriel McKeown ·
Remortgage for home improvements: are more homeowners improving rather than moving?
Should you remortgage for home improvements? It's a question a growing number of people are asking, as punitive stamp duty and moving costs see fewer move.
By Douglas Patient ·
Nationwide cuts mortgage rates by up to 0.15% – but increases trackers by up to 0.10%
Nationwide mortgage rates: fixed rates cut by up to 0.15% but some trackers rise, as brokers tell Newspage why the two are moving apart.
By Douglas Patient ·
Halifax cuts mortgage rates by up to 0.22% as brokers warn "this is a trickle, not a deluge"
Halifax mortgage rates cut by up to 0.22% as brokers tell Newspage lenders are competing harder, but rates are unlikely to fall far.
By Liam Buckler ·
Mortgages for sportspeople: why big earners still get turned down
Mortgages for sportspeople: short careers, lumpy pay and contracts that can end any time. Brokers explain what lenders count and what trips players up.
By Liam Buckler ·
Barclays cuts mortgage rates by up to 0.30%: what next for borrowers?
Barclays mortgage rates drop below 5% on some deals from 3 November. Experts tell Newspage whether a post-Budget price war is coming
By Douglas Patient ·
The pension mistakes that could cost your family thousands
Pension mistakes: rushing to withdraw or gift your pension could cost your family, advisers tell Newspage, ahead of April 2027 changes.
By Liam Buckler ·
Working from home: can your landlord charge you more?
Can a landlord charge more rent or bills because you're work from home? Property experts on what the Renters' Rights Act allows.