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Mortgage Roulette: Is It the Right Time to Fix Your Mortgage?

Leasa Foster Leasa Foster
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Deciding when or if to fix your mortgage rate feels like a gamble right now. Do you go for black and ride out the uncertain wave or opt for red and fix your mortgage now? The mortgage market has been in a highly turbulent state over the last 12 months at the same time as all households’ bills continue to rise. For most, the largest bill each month is their mortgage payment so many are facing the decision of what to do to keep this payment as low as possible.

How to Future Proof Your Mortgage

All mortgage products are different, with some tracking the current Base Rate, some with a discount off the Base Rate and some with a fixed rate for a certain period of time. The gamble then is what do you opt for now for your first mortgage or what to do next if your mortgage product is coming to an end?

There is still uncertainty over the interest rates set by the Bank of England. However, interest rates on fixed mortgage deals are edging down with some 5 and 10 year fixed below 5%. Further cuts are possible in the short term after the base rate has held at 5.25% this month. Mortgage Lenders have been steadily reducing rates since July 2023 and trajectory of mortgage rates have begun to slow.  

Mortgage Advice from a Conveyancer's Perspective

Having worked as a conveyancer for 20+ years, I've seen the highs, lows and middles of the property market. My advice is be organised in advance and also speak to a Mortgage Broker or your current Lender to see what current products are available. 

Once you are armed with all the information you need, you can then make your decision.

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I can’t speak highly enough of Sidraa at Winston Solicitors for her exceptional support throughout my house purchase. From start to finish, she has been absolutely brilliant. Her prompt responses, attention to detail, and professionalism made a stressful process feel manageable and smooth. This is actually the second time I’ve used Winston Solicitors, and once again, they have been great. Consistent, reliable, and professional and Sidraa in particular truly went above and beyond. She was always kind, polite, and incredibly approachable, nothing ever felt like too much trouble. Even when dealing with a particularly difficult chain and the added pressure of a new stamp duty deadline, she worked tirelessly to get everything done on time. She responded to queries even out of hours, always called back when she said she would, and genuinely made me feel like a priority. What really stood out to me was her dedication — despite having preplanned annual leave for Eid, she still tried to keep things moving, which shows how committed she is to her clients. Her communication was clear and consistent, and she made a complex process feel a lot less daunting. I felt fully supported and in safe hands throughout. If you're looking for a solicitor who is professional, caring, and truly exceptional at what she does, Sidraa at Winston Solicitors is the one to go to. I’m incredibly grateful for everything she did and wouldn’t hesitate to work with her again or recommend her to others. - April 2025
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Professional, prompt and courteous service throughout the sale process. - March 2025
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Leasa and Julie did a great job. They were very prompt to answer our questions (even more prompt that we expected). They informed us very clearly in each step. We are very happy with the service they provided. - March 2025
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