Are You Struggling With Mortgage Affordability? First time buyers looking for an affordable mortgage are being tempted by a 40-year mortgage term in order to pay less each money and pass those all-important affordability checks – something that is barrier for pro read more
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Are You Using Your Devices Too Much? Technology is all around us – you are using it right now to read this article. Although on the whole it has made our lives easier and helped us to communicate with colleagues and loved ones it also has a downside. Postur read more
The Perfect BBQ As soon as the sun comes out, so does the barbeque! We don’t often get the chance here in Scotland but it’s a great way to spend some time outdoors with friends and family and enjoy some of the great food on offer especially if you liv read more
Landscaping Your Garden Adds the Most Value According to research by Post Office Money, landscaping could increase the value of your property value by an incredible 77%. This means that by renovating your garden you would add more value than an expensive conservatory, g read more
Are you applying for a mortgage? If you’re buying your first home – with or without the assistance of a Help to Buy scheme, you could find that now is the best time to secure a mortgage. The reason? Many well-known lenders (along with some lesser known ones) have read more
Declutter your life! When it comes to organising your home, storage space is essential. That’s why at Urban Union, our properties have plenty of space to put things away, helping to keep your home neat and tidy. Keeping your home as clutter free as the day you’ve read more
The Most Relaxing Interior Design Colour According to papermakers G.F Smith in association with the University of Sussex, navy blue has been revealed as the most relaxing colour in the world. The study involved over 26,000 participants and the aim was to find the read more
Tips For Growing Your Own Veg When You Have a Small Garden Grow Your Own Vegetables! The green-fingered gardener in you may be frustrated by the lack of outdoor space you have available – especially if you live in a smaller home or in the middle of a city. read more
Future Proof Your Finances With the increased interest rate last year – from 0.5 to 0.75% – and continued Brexit uncertainty, now may be an ideal time to future-proof your finances, preparing, if not hoping for, the worst-case scenario. Stress testing read more
Make Extra Money from Unexpected Household Objects January and February are always the months that we feel the pinch. Payday is a few weeks off and clash flow is tricky after Christmas! You may have tried to sell unwanted items on eBay or Gumtree but did y read more