Barrett Mortgages

25/02/2025

Meet our new Head of Barketing! 🐶📢 Glen’s dog popped in for a visit, and we absolutely love it when this little chap brightens up the office! 🦴🐾

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14/02/2025

💘☕ Happy Valentine’s Day from Barrett Mortgages! ☕💘

On this very special day, we want to take a moment to appreciate a love that never lets us down. It’s always there when we need it, ready to brighten our mornings, keep us focused, and power us through the day.

It fills our office with warmth, lifts our spirits when things get hectic, and, let’s be honest, is sometimes the only reason we get up in the morning…

Our one true love? Grounded Coffee Events. ❤️

Seriously though, if you’ve not tried the coffee at Grounded, you’re missing out—it’s some of the best around! We’re especially fond of the Winter Nights blend.

Here’s to the real MVP of Barrett Mortgages—keeping us fuelled, one cup at a time! ☕

12/02/2025

🎉🎂 Happy Early Birthday, Beth! 🎂🎉

Today, we're celebrating this amazing lady, Beth, who has been with Barrett Mortgages for over 10 years! While her birthday is tomorrow, she’s taking a well-deserved break, so we’re kicking off the celebrations early. 🎈🎁

We took a short break to celebrate over lunch at Nusara Thai, which was awesome! Thanks to everyone for a lovely meal.

Beth is an integral part of Barrett Mortgages. As our most senior advisor and head of equity release, she has trained many new team members over the years, sharing her knowledge, wisdom, and experience every step of the way. We wouldn’t be the company we are today without her.

Beth, we truly appreciate all that you do! Your dedication, passion, and hard work make a difference not only to our clients but to all of us. Wishing you many more years of success and happiness! 💐❤️

06/02/2025

📢 Bank of England Base Rate Cut – What It Means for Your Mortgage

The Bank of England has announced a base rate reduction, and lenders have already responded by lowering mortgage rates. At Barrett Mortgages, we’ve been reviewing the market to see how our clients could benefit from these changes.

✅ If you're on a variable rate, now could be a good time to explore fixed-rate options.
✅ If your fixed rate is due to end soon, reviewing your options early could secure you a lower rate.
✅ First-time buyers may now find more competitive deals available.

With lenders adjusting rates quickly, now is the time to check if a better deal is available for you. If you’d like to discuss your options, get in touch.

23/12/2024

Thank you, The Nici, for hosting a fantastic Christmas party! The staff and food were amazing. It was wonderful to have the whole team together after what has been a challenging year. Here's to hoping for more stability in the market next year. Wishing all our staff, clients, friends, and family a very Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year!"

07/11/2024

Bank of England lowers base rate by 0.25% to 4.75%

Good news for mortgage holders and borrowers! 📉

Today, the Bank of England lowered interest rates again, bringing them down to 4.75% from 5%. This marks the second cut this year, following a 0.25% reduction in August – the first drop since 2020! 🏠

Hopefully, this trend continues, bringing even more relief for borrowers in the coming months. 🌟

16/10/2024

Curious if homeownership is within your reach? Let’s chat! Call us at 01202 733809 and discover your possibilities.

16/10/2024

Wage growth has slowed, and with inflation dropping to 1.7%, could this finally signal a decent base rate cut in November? 🤔 All eyes on the Bank of England! "

The drop to 1.7% paves the way for the Bank of England to cut interest rates again next month.

07/10/2024

Attention, all self-employed and freelance workers! 🏡

Many mortgage lenders are now requesting tax returns for the year ending April 2024 from those with self-employed, freelance, or partnership incomes, as the April 2023 returns will be 18 months old and will no longer be considered acceptable updated proof of income. If you’re planning to apply for a mortgage soon, it’s a good idea to ensure the updated return is completed to prevent any delays in your application.

💼 For Ltd company directors with different year-end dates, this may not directly affect you, but it’s still something to consider. I highly recommend having your April 2024 return ready to streamline the process and avoid delays.

Feel free to reach out if you have any questions or need advice! 👇

17/10/2023

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