The Money Nest by Heron Financial
The Nest is a clear, no-jargon podcast about mortgages, homeownership and getting truly “mortgage ready”.
Hosted by advisers from Heron Financial, a fee-free, B Corp certified mortgage and protection brokerage, each episode breaks down a specific topic in plain English: from saving a deposit and improving your affordability, to navigating new build, shared ownership, remortgaging and protection.
Whether you are a first-time buyer, an existing homeowner planning your next move, or simply trying to make sense of rates and lender criteria, The Nest is here to make the process calmer and easier.
No hype, no hard sell. Just practical guidance, real scenarios and actions you can take to move closer to owning – or keeping – the home that is right for you.
The Money Nest by Heron Financial
Mortgage Market Update - Jan 25
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In this episode, Matt (Founder) and Richard (Head of Growth) from Heron Financial talk over what we saw in 2024 and a look ahead into 2025. Such as:
The key themes of 2024:
- The VUCA Environment, Inflation, Political instability/uncertainty
2025 Predictions:
Where will the following be by the end of December '25:
- Bank Of England Base Rate
- House Prices increases or decreases?
- How many lenders will use EPCs in Affordability Calculations
- How many new homes built?
- GDP?
Also capping off with a look at Money Market Rates
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