Stories quoting Stephen Perkins
Newspage stories quoting Stephen Perkins. Newest first.
By Liam Buckler ·
Is buy-to-let still worth it? Lending up 25% but most is landlords remortgaging, not buying
Is buy-to-let still worth it? Buy-to-let lending rose 25% to £10.7 billion in Q2 2026, but more than two-thirds was remortgaging, experts tell Newspage.
By Dominic Hiatt ·
Can you get a mortgage with an IVA? Highly unlikely but some lenders will consider you 1 year after discharge
Newspage checked whether 15 lenders will offer someone a mortgage with an IVA: none consider a live IVA, two specialists will just one year after discharge
By Liam Buckler ·
UK inflation hits 3.5% as small firms face “pressure from both sides”
UK inflation hit 3.5% in September as fuel prices surged, with a small business owner telling Newspage he faces pressure from both sides
By Douglas Patient ·
Inflation rises to 3.5% in "blow" – what does this mean for borrowers, savers and the pound?
Inflation has risen to 3.5% – but what does this “blow” mean for borrowers and savers? How will it affect mortgages and savings accounts?
By Liam Buckler ·
Individual Voluntary Arrangements hit highest level since November 2022
Individual Voluntary Arrangements hit 7,385 in September, their highest since November 2022, as experts tell Newspage households have little breathing room.
By Liam Buckler ·
Experts warn against making pension mistake ahead of Budget
Should I take my pension before the Budget? Advisers tell Newspage that withdrawing money early on rumours could cost more in tax than it saves.
By Liam Buckler ·
Borrowers urged to lock in mortgage deals as products vanish within 13 days
How long do mortgage deals last? Just 13 days on average in September, Moneyfacts data shows, as brokers tell Newspage to secure a rate early.
By Liam Buckler ·
Will mortgage rates fall by Christmas? Brokers say they could be a "little lower"
Will mortgage rates fall by Christmas? Brokers tell Newspage fixed rates could be a little lower, but warn against waiting for a big drop.
By Douglas Patient ·
GDP grows by just 0.1%: small businesses say clients "feel more cautious"
UK GDP grew by just 0.1% in August, ONS data shows, as small business owners tell Newspage their clients are delaying big decisions.
By Liam Buckler ·
Mortgages for doctors with private practice income: why lenders may count your earnings differently
Mortgages for doctors with private practice income: lenders may assess NHS salary and private earnings differently, brokers tell Newspage.
By Liam Buckler ·
Equity release or a mortgage? Why older borrowers are choosing ordinary home loans
Equity release or a mortgage? Over-55s took 3.5 ordinary mortgages for every lifetime mortgage in Q2 2026, Newspage research found.
By Liam Buckler ·
Mortgage declined? Why lenders are saying no even after loosening their rules
Mortgage declined? Lenders approved a smaller share of mortgage applications for a second quarter despite looser rules, Bank of England figures show.
By Douglas Patient ·
Can you remortgage with arrears? Family trapped on 8.25% rate as brokers call for change
Can you remortgage with arrears? A family trapped on an 8.25% rate shows why lenders want arrears cleared first. Brokers explain the options.
By Liam Buckler ·
Your First Home scheme: will first-time buyers still need help from parents?
A third of first-time buyers get help from parents for their deposit, Heron Financial data shows. Will Your First Home’s 2.5% deposit change that?
By Liam Buckler ·
House prices 'downturn' warning as Lloyds HPI reveals stark North-South divide
House prices were flat in September, the Lloyds HPI shows, but rose 7.4% in Northern Ireland and fell 2.2% in London, experts tell Newspage.
By Douglas Patient ·
Mortgage calculators show £80,000 gap for same buyer as brokers warn they are just a "rough guide"
Mortgage calculators show an £80,000 gap between how much they say a buyer can borrow as brokers warn they are just a “rough guide” for borrowers.
By Liam Buckler ·
First-time buyers face paying off mortgages in retirement as nearly half take out 35-year terms
First-time buyers are facing being forced to pay off mortgages in retirement as Newspage analysis shows nearly half take out 35-year deals.
By Liam Buckler ·
Average five-year fixed mortgage rate hits 6% as sub-5% deals vanish in "extraordinary" month
Average five-year fixed mortgage rate has hit 6% as sub-5% deals fell from 1,494 to nine. Experts tell Newspage what borrowers should do.
By Liam Buckler ·
Are mortgage calculators accurate? Brokers warn they can create "false certainty"
Are mortgage calculators accurate? Brokers warn they can create "false certainty" for first-time buyers and there can be huge variations between lenders.