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EXPERT ADVICE
                                                                                                       SCOTLAND’S PREMIER REMOVAL
                                                                                                              AND STORAGE SERVICE















       Should buyers be worried about interest rates?



             Murray Souter, Independent Mortgage Adviser at ESPC Mortgages,
                gives his tips on how to handle your mortgage interest rates.



           here has recently been a lot of negative   Despite this, over the past few months, lender
           press about interest rates. Rates began   confidence has returned and fixed rates have
       Trising  after  the  UK  Government’s  mini   been consistently reducing. For those who
       budget in September last year, leading to a lack   want to know exactly how much they will pay
       of confidence in the market from lenders and a   each month, a fixed rate product provides that
       lot of uncertainty.                  security, remaining unchanged for the duration
                                            of the deal. During the fixed period, you’ll be
       The  Bank of England  (BoE)  raised interest   protected against any rate increases, but at
       rates again on 23rd March with a 0.25% rise   the end of the fixed period, you automatically    THE ART OF BEING LOCAL, NATIONWIDE
       bringing the base rate up to 4.25% in an   move onto the lender’s variable rate, which will
       attempt to slow rising inflation. This will most   likely be a lot higher.                   With more than 100 years’ experience, we are one of the country’s leading
       affect those who are on tracker mortgages                                              companies in household removals and storage. Whether you are moving locally, nationally,
       who will see an immediate impact on their   Despite speculations to the contrary, the     internationally or even need to store your treasured possessions, our team of experts
       mortgage  repayments  after  the  BoE  rate   outlook for the immediate future is looking a lot
       hike. The average mortgage payment is   more stable. Engaging with an ESPC mortgage              will ensure that you can sit back while we take care of everything.
       expected to rise by about £24 monthly for   adviser can help you keep on top of market
       the  average  tracker  mortgage  and  £15  a   changes and the dynamic world of mortgages
       month for the average standard variable rate   and help you get the most competitive product               For a free moving survey and advice contact:
       (SVR) mortgage.                      for your circumstances.                                          JOHN DUNCAN REMOVALS - EDINBURGH
                                                                                                                      0131 654 1200
                                                                                                                       ESPC@dbonner.co.uk
       ESPC Mortgages offer expert mortgage advice in Edinburgh.  which,  despite  our  precautions,  it  may  contain.  The initial

       If  you  are  looking  for  first-time  buyer  mortgage  advice,  consultation with an adviser is free and without obligation.   DOREE BONNER INTERNATIONAL - GLASGOW
       get in touch with the team on 0131 253 2920 or   Thereafter, ESPC Mortgages’ charges for mortgage advice are   0141 339 6000
       fsenquiries@espc.com                usually £350 (£295 for first time buyers).
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       the information, no responsibility is accepted for any errors  SECURED AGAINST IT.
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