Looking to buy your dream home but now sure where to start? Today we explore the initial steps of the home buying process and look at how you can understand your affordability. From looking at your monthly household budget right through to figuring out how much you can borrow for your mortgage. This episode will get you started. ? LINKS: FREE eBook – 10 Steps to Owning Your Dream Home https://aitkenfs.co.uk/10-steps-to-owning-your-dream-home/ KEEP IN TOUCH: Instagram ➔ https://www.instagram.com/aitken.fs/ Facebook ➔ https://www.facebook.com/aitkenfs TikTok ➔ https://www.tiktok ..read more

You have your mortgage in principle, what next? Now it is time to start viewing properties and getting those offers in. Tune in to find out more about this step in the buying process. ? SOCIALS: Instagram ➔ https://www.instagram.com/aitken.fs/ TikTok ➔ https://www.tiktok.com/@aitkenfs Facebook ➔ https://www.facebook.com/aitkenfs Twitter ➔ https://twitter.com/aitkenfs LinkedIn ➔ https://www.linkedin.com/company/aitkenfs Website ➔ https://aitkenfs.co.uk/ Podcast ➔ https://open.spotify.com/show/1MHtfSG8yHRviuac3BPjjU?si=3ad1cea6109c422b YouTube ➔ https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCWTpXW2R6iZOqZPA4 ..read more

You have decided that you want to buy a home in 2023, so what steps do you have to take? One of the first steps will be getting a Mortgage in Principle, but how do you get one?  Well, in today's episode I am answering that question for you.   ? SOCIALS: Instagram ➔ https://www.instagram.com/aitken.fs/  TikTok ➔ https://www.tiktok.com/@aitkenfs  Facebook ➔ https://www.facebook.com/aitkenfs  Twitter ➔ https://twitter.com/aitkenfs  LinkedIn ➔ https://www.linkedin.com/company/aitkenfs  Website ➔ https://aitkenfs.co.uk/  Podcast ➔ https://open.spotify.com/sh ..read more

This week I am releasing the Live Q&A I did over on Instagram. I'm hoping to do this monthly so make sure to follow on Instagram if you want to catch them live.   ? SOCIALS: Instagram ➔ https://www.instagram.com/aitken.fs/  TikTok ➔ https://www.tiktok.com/@aitkenfs  Facebook ➔ https://www.facebook.com/aitkenfs  Twitter ➔ https://twitter.com/aitkenfs  LinkedIn ➔ https://www.linkedin.com/company/aitkenfs  Website ➔ https://aitkenfs.co.uk/  Podcast ➔ https://open.spotify.com/show/1MHtfSG8yHRviuac3BPjjU?si=3ad1cea6109c422b  YouTube ➔ https://www.youtube ..read more

Figuring out your monthly budget is a very important first step in your journey to buying your first home and the best way to do that is with a monthly budget.  You can use just a pen and paper to do this or even set up a spreadsheet if you’re feeling fancy. In my First Time Buyer Checklist, I give you a basic budget planner for free. So why not use that?  You can then use this monthly budget to get a better idea of how much you can actually afford to spend a month on your mortgage payments.   ? SOCIALS: Instagram ➔ https://www.instagram.com/aitken.fs/ TikTok ➔ https://www.tikt ..read more

You have decided that you want to buy a home in 2023, so what steps do you have to take? One of the first steps will be getting a Mortgage in Principle, but how do you get one?  Well, in today's episode I am answering that question for you.   ? SOCIALS: Instagram ➔ https://www.instagram.com/aitken.fs/  TikTok ➔ https://www.tiktok.com/@aitkenfs  Facebook ➔ https://www.facebook.com/aitkenfs  Twitter ➔ https://twitter.com/aitkenfs  LinkedIn ➔ https://www.linkedin.com/company/aitkenfs  Website ➔ https://aitkenfs.co.uk/  Podcast ➔ https://open.spotify.com/sh ..read more

This week I am releasing the Live Q&A I did over on Instagram. I'm hoping to do this monthly so make sure to follow on Instagram if you want to catch them live.   ? SOCIALS: Instagram ➔ https://www.instagram.com/aitken.fs/  TikTok ➔ https://www.tiktok.com/@aitkenfs  Facebook ➔ https://www.facebook.com/aitkenfs  Twitter ➔ https://twitter.com/aitkenfs  LinkedIn ➔ https://www.linkedin.com/company/aitkenfs  Website ➔ https://aitkenfs.co.uk/  Podcast ➔ https://open.spotify.com/show/1MHtfSG8yHRviuac3BPjjU?si=3ad1cea6109c422b  YouTube ➔ https://www.youtube ..read more

Figuring out your monthly budget is a very important first step in your journey to buying your first home and the best way to do that is with a monthly budget.  You can use just a pen and paper to do this or even set up a spreadsheet if you’re feeling fancy. In my First Time Buyer Checklist, I give you a basic budget planner for free. So why not use that?  You can then use this monthly budget to get a better idea of how much you can actually afford to spend a month on your mortgage payments.   ? SOCIALS: Instagram ➔ https://www.instagram.com/aitken.fs/ TikTok ➔ https://www.tikt ..read more

Being a First Time Buyer right now can be pretty tough. High interest rates, high house prices, rent increasing never mind everything else that has been happening in the last few months.  It’s only normal to be feeling a bit lost, confused, or overwhelmed. Well, I have put something together that I think will help.  ? SOCIALS: Instagram ➔ https://www.instagram.com/aitken.fs/  TikTok ➔ https://www.tiktok.com/@aitkenfs  Facebook ➔ https://www.facebook.com/aitkenfs  Twitter ➔ https://twitter.com/aitkenfs  LinkedIn ➔ https://www.linkedin.com/company/aitkenfs  We ..read more

What happens when your mortgage rate comes to an end? In today’s episode I look at what happens to your mortgage when the tie in period comes to an end. What your options are. And, when the best time to review your mortgage is. Be sure to check out my other social media channels as I will be posting shorter videos looking at the options in more detail this week. ? VIDEO LINKS: Blog Post - What Happens When Your Mortgage Rate Ends? | Aitken Financial Services (aitkenfs.co.uk) ? SOCIALS: Instagram ➔https://www.instagram.com/aitken.fs/ TikTok ➔https://www.tiktok.com/@aitkenfs Facebook ➔https ..read more