Joseph Kenny

Spanish Mortgages - Widen Your Horizons

Ever dreamed of running away to live in the sun? Whereas people used to aspire to a second home in a seaside resort, thousands are now looking further afield to find their dream lifestyle. It's a seductive image – sunny weather, relatively cheap proper... Read >

Bad Credit Rating - Getting Out The Mess

It sounds like a terrible diagnosis – you've got a poor, bad or adverse credit score – as far as a mortgage goes, surely now nobody would touch you with a bargepole? In fact poor or bad credit is not the end of the world. Up to one in four people are t... Read >

Buy To Let -The Pitfalls

Taking on a property in addition to your home can be a time consuming and complex matter. Before you become a landlord (or lady), make sure you've thought it through! Tenants While you may be lucky and find the perfect tenant by chance, it's a good ... Read >

Offshore Banking - When It Pays To Go Abroad

While you might presume anyone with 'money in offshore accounts' is involved in some scurrilous business affairs, the truth is that anyone can use this form of investment as a totally legitimate way to defer or reduce your tax payments. Locations for ... Read >

Internet Banking - Which Web Bank is Right For You

Finding information online seems like the proverbial search for the needle in the haystack – with so many sites and adverts vying for attention just thinking about searching for an internet bank is enough to bring on a headache. However, it might well be ... Read >

Children's Bank Accounts - Planning Your Family's Future

Everybody wants to give their children the best possible start in life, and make their future as secure as possible. Two ways of helping them, money-wise, are by encouraging them to save with their own bank account, and by making investments on their beha... Read >

Savings Accounts - Professional Advice

When it comes to savings, you may well find yourself daunted by the sheer variety of ways to invest your money. Particularly if you find yourself with a substantial amount to invest, and are less than confident at dealing with things like the stock market... Read >

Accepting Credit Cards Over the Phone

There has been a huge growth in the number of cold calls, and unsolicited offers that people receive on their home and business phones. The process can be very intrusive and frustrating and is the subject of a growing number of complaints. Many of these c... Read >

Airline Credit Cards – Are They Offering The Best Value?e

There are more reward credit cards around now than ever before. There are cash back credit cards, points cards and American Express even have a new nectar card out. One of the long running popular rewards has been the airline credit card. These are offere... Read >

Second Mortgages or a Further Advance

If you are a homeowner and in need of some extra cash, one possibility you could consider is taking out a second mortgage. If the present value of your house exceeds the amount you paid for it (your mortgage total), then you have equity that can be used t... Read >

Remortgages - Worth The Switch?

It's becoming more popular to remortgage your house these days – all this means is switching to a different mortgage and sometimes a different lender to take advantage of a better deal. If your circumstances have changed since you first took out your ... Read >

First Time Buyers - Working Your Way Up The Property Ladder

You've moved in, you're paying your mortgage; you're ready to finally breathe out…Congratulations! You are now a homeowner, and should be enjoying the change. Now you're firmly on the property ladder, you can start to make the most of your new status. ... Read >

The Best Mortgage Deal Ever?

From a cursory survey of websites and brochures, you'll see a myriad of different types of mortgage. The mortgages explored so far are a basic overview – you'll find any amount of types – some combining several features and with added incentives to tempt ... Read >

First Time Buyers Beware

Although it's a big undertaking, buying your own home is one of the wisest moves you can make. Rather than pouring money away on rent, you will effectively be investing in your property with every mortgage payment. You will also become a 'homeowner', ... Read >

Spanish Mortgages Explained

Does the thought of negotiating a property deal in Spanish bring you out in a cold sweat? The complexities of mortgages are confusing enough; let alone considering a different language and legal system. Never fear though, as there are experts who can ... Read >