The Property Den with Ken & Glen.

Episode 27

In this week’s episode Ken and Glen review the new Bank

Long term fixed rate new ways to assess affordability –

What’s do we think Bank of England will do in the up-and-coming

We cover the changes that have been brought in on the 100%

And then it’s into the questions from our listeners

I’m looking to get a 95% loan to value mortgage. Why is the rate so much higher?

Should I overpay my mortgage while my rate is lower as it

Where is the best place to buy a buy to let property?

And as quickly as it came this weeks episode comes to a close

So its Goodbye from Ken & its goodbye from Glen

Goodbye !!

Episode 26 brings a Guest to the Podcast.

Welcome John Savage,

Former Actor, armed forces Paratrooper turned estate agent and Tick Tok influence and Author of the book "Sell your home Fast without under selling"!!

John brings his unique approach to the Estate agency market with his very own brand of Zero BS to the estate agency role.

We get his take on the following questions.

John gives us a quick synopsis on his Book that can be found on amazon and in Johns own words

If you want to have a look here is the link:

That's all folks was a great Podcast we hope you enjoyed and look forward to any comments or questions you might want featured in future episodes.

So its Goodbye from Ken & Goodbye from Glen

Goodbye !!

“The Property Den with Ken & Glen” Episode 24

Its another great episode full of content “Keep Calm” and give

Ken & Glen have a summary of the mortgage market.

Rates going up and some going downwards.

Customer buying confidence is certainly showing signs of coming back

We discuss some data released from Rightmove discussing the percentage

Questions we look to answer include:      

The mortgage is now the same as the rent pm.

Is it worth keeping?

Another episode wrapped up so until next week,

its "Goodbye from Ken & Goodbye from Glen"

Goodbye!

Welcome to “The Property Den with Ken & Glen” Episode 23

 A lot can happen in the space of a week so let’s start with a look at the market, do we see the green shoots of recovery, or should we remain a little cautious?

We review the current rate shifts and what that may mean

First time buyer demand increase activity and flats becoming popular again we explore why that may be the case.

Its then time to explore the listeners questions.

That's all folks!!

So it's Good bye from Ken & Goodbye from Glen

Goodbye!!

Episode 22 of The Property Den with Ken & Glen.

Guess who's back, back again, Ken & Glen’s back, tell a friend
Guess who's back, guess who's back, Guess who's back. Guess who's back?

A whole week off the air waves, it feels good to be back recording

What Market Nuggets do we have to share and discuss with you

The Bank of England due to meet – what do we think is going

Also, as many will have seen the Interest rate decreases from

Some change in criteria gets discussed with Halifax in the

We also discuss an article we have seen stating that Mortgage borrowers are potentially missing out on better deals by choosing a product transfer without advice.

Questions reviewed and covered this week include the following:

And as quick as it began its over and another week is wrapped up.

For now It's goodbye from Ken & Goodbye from Glen.

Goodbye!!

The property Den with Ken and Glen, Episode 21

It’s incredible we have hit our 21st recording of the Podcast

We do have a few technical hitches and there is a slight delay in our

What do we have to tickle your ears today?

First we start with a shout out to Mortgage 1st for hosting

A few drinks and some bad dance moves made for some very interesting

Back to the market - We review the fact that there has been a reduction

Also, we discuss the statement that we read in an article that calls for

 Coventry said the current tax regime offers one-time support for first-time buyers but does little to help other types of borrowers – such as downsizers – and could therefore be a deterrent to moving.

People who have recently separated could be struggling to buy a place on their own, empty nesters could be hit with a large tax bill for downsizing, and even first-time buyers could miss out on their relief if they are buying jointly with a non-first time buyer.”

And then as always we get active answering the questions.

And that’s a wrap guys, we are taking a week break from recording

Until we return its Goodbye from Ken and Goodbye from Glen.

Goodbye!!

Episode 20 of the Property Den with Ken & Glen.

What better way to spend your time than by listening to the Property Den with Ken & Glen.

We take you through the myriad of changes in the current mortgage

We delve into what we feel is to be the new normal and explore

Also, on the list of topics discussed is the Martin Lewis

Then we bring the show full circle back to you the listeners and your questions.

At the top of the Charts, we have: 

Coming in close behind in second place we tackle:        

Pop pickers here’s another tropical question in at number

Racing its way towards the upper end of the charts is:    

And to round off this week’s pop busting, chart-topping

Also, a BIG Thank You to all the wonderful listeners our podcast

For Two Brokers who came together to have a bit of banter

None of this would be possible without you and your

lease do share the podcast and let’s keep pushing the momentum onward.

So, for another week its Goodbye from Ken, and it’s

Goodbye!

Episode 19.

In 2023 The Mortgage Arena seemed like just another mortgage arena, it wasn't to those who did the mortgage brokering.

In the Mortgage arena 2023 the average age of the mortgage broker,

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What do we have for you this week on the Podcast?

Another update on the Market.

We discuss the commentary from JPMorgan Chase & Co who are suggesting a rate rise to the dizzy heights of 7%.

What do we think, and how will this impact on us and inflation?

We also touch on another report that suggests the numbers of homeowners being approved for an IVA rises and that homeowners are seeking debt advice.

We give a Big Shout out to Paul Lewis and his Team from Mortgage First as we prepare to attend the M1 fest.

Glen has been invited as a guest and I have managed to sneak into his travel bag, so we will be meeting and greeting some industry leaders and getting to rub shoulders with some great like minded people from within our industry, so we are looking forward to this.

And I know you want to see the questions we are going to answer on this weeks show so here we go:

Thank you as always for listening /Watching and supporting us on our Podcast journey.

This week has wrapped up and its Goodbye from Ken, and its Goodbye from Glen.

Goodbye!

Episode 18 of “The property Den with Ken & Glen”

How can so much happen in the space of a week, you may have

Or it may be that you have spent the week just waiting to

Well, the wait is over, get ready to have us tickle your

What golden Nuggets and pearly wisdom await you:

The Bank of England Raised the base rate, so we get into this and our thoughts on where this may lead.

We also discuss in some detail the new Mortgage Charter

The Charter was signed by lenders accounting for 75% of UK mortgage lending, and at the last review it was up to 85%.

Starting from June 26th, no borrower will be forcefully evicted from their home without consent unless under exceptional circumstances.

As we have seen with many lenders customers nearing the end of a fixed-rate deal will be given the opportunity to secure a new deal up to

The option to move to an interest only option for a period of six months is also covered and the pros and cons are reviewed.

We then discuss an interesting Article from the Tony Blair Institute for Global Change who are suggesting that the UK needs long-term fixed

In the UK, however, such products are scarce, what do we think of this and is it practical?

We dive then straight into the questions section:   

And just like that another Episode of The Property Den ends.

So once again until next week

“Its Goodbye from Ken & Goodbye from Glen”

Goodbye !!