Parents are often brilliant at teaching their children about the importance of eating their greens and how to cross the road safely. But what about personal finance? It sounds very serious, but, all of this does begin with pocket money, piggy banks and playing shops with the cash register. The Times Money Mentor explains that…
The Bank of Mum and Dad – How to help your child buy a home Homebuyers, be it first-timers or upsizers, are increasingly looking to the Bank of Mum and Dad for help. According to the Financial Times, in 2020, gifts from parents, grandparents, friends and relatives were behind more than half (yes half!!) of…
Here at Mortigo, we deal with first-time buyers daily. And as homeowners ourselves with mortgages (obvs), we’ve decided to jot down the advice we wish we had known before starting our process. Get your mortgage application in early It seems idyllic, strolling around houses that you might want to buy, doesn’t it? But in this…
It is truly remarkable, but Croydon seems to be the UK’s best kept secret location for celebrities. A borough with a population of about 380,000 and the birthplace of an extensive list of gifted talents across all industries imaginable, from sports to arts, music, movies and beyond. British grime rapper Stormzy, back in 2018 called…
After the artist Beeple sold an NFT at auction for $69million, it seemed Pandora’s box was flung open. The events that unfolded were like the awakening, after that famous scene in The Matrix (movie), ‘Blue or Red Pill?’. A large percentage of the market obviously chose the blue pill as they became conscious of a…
Moving homes is often a tad stressful, depending on all the planning and unplanned surprises that come with the process (takes deep breath). But, moving homes with a pet can actually be a whole different kettle of fish. Believe it or not, your pet’s life is often based on routines and familiarity with its environment.…
You may have seen on our social channels that we’ve moved! The Mortigo team now occupy an office in one of Croydon’s famous landmarks; No.1 Croydon. We’ve had a couple of weeks to settle into our new office and the Mortigo team feels as though they are already part of the furniture (perhaps we never…
Here at Mortigo, we deal with hundreds of people moving house every year. And we know it can be a stressful time for everyone, so we’ve compiled a list of gifts that will be sure to make the ordeal of moving a distant memory (well, try to, but we don’t have a magic wand). Fun…
We get it – personal finance can be a bore, but wait, there’s hope. Our team of financial experts have made life easier for you by shortlisting their top podcast picks so you can stay in the know, on the go. Everyone has different goals when it comes to money, saving and investing. These podcasts…
A mortgage is likely the largest single financial commitment you will make. So you can’t sign off on the first offer that presents itself. You need to shop around to find the mortgage that is the best match for your circumstances. But that takes time. In some cases a lot of time. If you are…