Insights

Celebrating the 50th anniversary of the Sex Discrimination Act, which enabled women to secure mortgages independently. The number of primary female mortgage applicants has increased recently, however the gender pay gap still presents a home ownership barrier to women.

With the Stamp Duty threshold changing soon, now could be a good time for first-time buyers however competition will be fierce. The right time to buy depends on personal circumstances, so seek advice to make an informed decision.