<?xml version="1.0" encoding="UTF-8"?><rss xmlns:dc="http://purl.org/dc/elements/1.1/" xmlns:content="http://purl.org/rss/1.0/modules/content/" xmlns:atom="http://www.w3.org/2005/Atom" version="2.0"><channel><title><![CDATA[Taylor & Co]]></title><description><![CDATA[Taylorco]]></description><link>https://www.eltefs.co.uk/news-updates</link><generator>RSS for Node</generator><lastBuildDate>Thu, 24 Sep 2026 07:37:59 GMT</lastBuildDate><atom:link href="https://www.eltefs.co.uk/blog-feed.xml" rel="self" type="application/rss+xml"/><item><title><![CDATA[Should You Remortgage Before Your Fixed Rate Ends?]]></title><description><![CDATA[You do not have to wait until the last day of your fixed-rate mortgage deal to review your options. In many cases, we can look at a new mortgage several months before your current deal ends, giving you more time to consider what your future payments could look like. That extra breathing room can feel especially helpful during autumn, when household spending may rise and the months ahead can seem expensive. The best timing will depend on your current mortgage, any charges for leaving early,...]]></description><link>https://www.eltefs.co.uk/post/should-you-remortgage-before-your-fixed-rate-ends</link><guid isPermaLink="false">6ab479f59e0f22537b890485</guid><category><![CDATA[News]]></category><pubDate>Wed, 23 Sep 2026 16:00:00 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/84dd24_2fa6477a2c994e46bfa4a49468451301~mv2.jpg/v1/fit/w_1000,h_1000,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Leah Taylor</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[Can Self-Employed Buyers Secure a Mortgage with Uneven Income?]]></title><description><![CDATA[Uneven income does not automatically rule out a mortgage. If you are self-employed, lenders will usually want a fuller view of how your business earns money, rather than simply checking for the same payslip amount each month. As autumn property searches pick up, you may be hoping to move before the year ends or planning ahead for a fresh start. We help you understand what lenders are likely to look for, how to prepare your paperwork and why the right lender can make a real difference. Uneven...]]></description><link>https://www.eltefs.co.uk/post/can-self-employed-buyers-secure-a-mortgage-with-uneven-income</link><guid isPermaLink="false">6ab308606b7f5be70be6d458</guid><category><![CDATA[News]]></category><pubDate>Wed, 16 Sep 2026 16:00:00 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/84dd24_bcdc35ba18e04d12a0a64d1d18f43d5c~mv2.jpg/v1/fit/w_1000,h_1000,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Leah Taylor</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[Why Buying a Buy-to-Let in Your Own Name Is (Nearly) Done For — And Why Limited Companies Are Taking Over]]></title><description><![CDATA[The UK buy-to-let market has changed more in the last decade than it did in the twenty before it. Once upon a time, landlords could buy a rental property in their personal name, claim generous tax relief, and watch the numbers stack up with very little friction. But those days? Pretty much over. Today, more and more landlords, from first-timers to seasoned portfolio owners, are choosing to buy through limited companies instead. And there’s a good reason for that. Actually, several. Let’s...]]></description><link>https://www.eltefs.co.uk/post/why-buying-a-buy-to-let-in-your-own-name-is-nearly-done-for-and-why-limited-companies-are-taking</link><guid isPermaLink="false">6932cdc973a2e017867e51af</guid><pubDate>Fri, 05 Dec 2025 12:35:01 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/1f8c15_24355002ec7f438bb6600342ed5ad4e5~mv2.jpg/v1/fit/w_1000,h_1000,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Leah Taylor</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[Why Protecting Your Business Is Protecting Your Family]]></title><description><![CDATA[When you run your own business, it’s not just your job, it’s your income, your future, and what keeps everything ticking over at home too. The business pays the mortgage, keeps the lights on, covers the school trips, the food shop, the holidays — everything that makes life work. So, if something happened to you, if you couldn’t work because of illness or injury, or worse, it wouldn’t just hit the business. It would hit home too. That’s why protecting your business is protecting your family....]]></description><link>https://www.eltefs.co.uk/post/why-protecting-your-business-is-protecting-your-family</link><guid isPermaLink="false">6914962bb840b086ebfa5932</guid><pubDate>Wed, 12 Nov 2025 14:21:01 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/1f8c15_43c062d152eb4e6aab3b190ab7149f5d~mv2.jpg/v1/fit/w_1000,h_1000,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Leah Taylor</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[Single, Sorted &#38; Securing the Keys: The Rise of Solo Homeownership]]></title><description><![CDATA[For years, buying a home has been painted as something you do  after  — after you meet someone, after you get married, after life “falls into place.” But the truth is, there are  so many reasons  people buy alone — and none of them should come with fear or shame. Some of us buy alone after a divorce. Some have a partner but buy alone for financial safety. Some because we haven’t met the right person yet — but we’re done waiting to build our lives around “one day.” Whatever your reason, solo...]]></description><link>https://www.eltefs.co.uk/post/single-sorted-securing-the-keys-the-rise-of-solo-homeownership</link><guid isPermaLink="false">68ee23287952d568711408cc</guid><pubDate>Tue, 14 Oct 2025 10:21:19 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/1dda16_d1533adf4c804b7185fa349529a11df9~mv2.jpg/v1/fit/w_1000,h_1000,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Leah Taylor</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[Should You Trust AI Over a Mortgage Broker?]]></title><description><![CDATA[AI is everywhere right now. It can write your emails, generate holiday itineraries, and even tell you what to eat for dinner. So...]]></description><link>https://www.eltefs.co.uk/post/should-you-trust-ai-over-a-mortgage-broker</link><guid isPermaLink="false">68c999a91ce12776d6eaf111</guid><pubDate>Tue, 16 Sep 2025 17:14:59 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/1f8c15_660a8170986f4cc9bbc98d469975e89f~mv2.jpg/v1/fit/w_777,h_452,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Leah Taylor</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[How to Get Into Buy-to-Let Investing: A Mortgage Advisor’s Guide for First-Time Landlords]]></title><description><![CDATA[As a mortgage advisor, one of the most common conversations I have is with people who are curious about buy-to-let but aren’t quite sure...]]></description><link>https://www.eltefs.co.uk/post/how-to-get-into-buy-to-let-investing-a-mortgage-advisor-s-guide-for-first-time-landlords</link><guid isPermaLink="false">6891c170abb0df4b43622ef9</guid><pubDate>Tue, 05 Aug 2025 08:33:27 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/1dda16_06548715e9284bbb858ce905ea6be23c~mv2.webp/v1/fit/w_1000,h_1000,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Leah Taylor</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[Self-Employed and Looking for a Mortgage? Here’s What You Need to Know ]]></title><description><![CDATA[Being self-employed comes with a lot of freedom, but when it comes to applying for a mortgage, it can feel like a bit of a minefield. As...]]></description><link>https://www.eltefs.co.uk/post/self-employed-and-looking-for-a-mortgage-here-s-what-you-need-to-know</link><guid isPermaLink="false">687f57b256d6ad4c0eeeb494</guid><pubDate>Tue, 22 Jul 2025 09:21:44 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/1f8c15_9430e030cb5e47d0afb05a853a670ee1~mv2.jpg/v1/fit/w_557,h_360,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Leah Taylor</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[Why I Won’t Ghost You – Even If the Answer Isn’t What You Want to Hear]]></title><description><![CDATA[Ghosted by Your Bank (or Broker)? Let’s Not. We’ve all been there — waiting on a message, refreshing the app, wondering if we imagined...]]></description><link>https://www.eltefs.co.uk/post/why-i-won-t-ghost-you-even-if-the-answer-isn-t-what-you-want-to-hear</link><guid isPermaLink="false">6863ac16a535475640a66091</guid><pubDate>Tue, 01 Jul 2025 09:39:23 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/1f8c15_ce95d9eb236e45fe9fb84ad86c19f555~mv2.png/v1/fit/w_1000,h_1000,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Leah Taylor</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[Why Use a Mortgage &#38; Protection Broker? (Including Equity Release) ]]></title><description><![CDATA[Let’s face it: mortgages, insurance, and financial jargon aren’t exactly the stuff of dreams. But buying a home, protecting your family,...]]></description><link>https://www.eltefs.co.uk/post/why-use-a-mortgage-protection-broker-including-equity-release</link><guid isPermaLink="false">6851662a0daa1dfa62fbd356</guid><pubDate>Tue, 17 Jun 2025 13:03:09 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/0f624f_0ad1ace137b24ae3a2dc540c00d6d4a8~mv2.jpg/v1/fit/w_1000,h_1000,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Leah Taylor</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[Protection Isn’t Just for Mortgage Holders – Here’s Why You Should Still Consider It]]></title><description><![CDATA[When people come to me for mortgage advice, we naturally spend a lot of time talking about interest rates, deposits, and repayments. But...]]></description><link>https://www.eltefs.co.uk/post/protection-isn-t-just-for-mortgage-holders-here-s-why-you-should-still-consider-it</link><guid isPermaLink="false">683ed1192a0c8d5ba947f9a5</guid><pubDate>Tue, 03 Jun 2025 10:44:48 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/1dda16_b316c7e14dba446aae8c0dcdfeb017fa~mv2.jpg/v1/fit/w_612,h_396,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Leah Taylor</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[Remortgaging Made Simple: Everything You Need to Know]]></title><description><![CDATA[5 Minute Read  A remortgage is the process of switching your current mortgage to a new deal, either with your current lender or a...]]></description><link>https://www.eltefs.co.uk/post/remortgaging-made-simple-everything-you-need-to-know</link><guid isPermaLink="false">682b3b72efc8008e2b925cab</guid><pubDate>Tue, 20 May 2025 09:12:59 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/1dda16_6509ce8ea1ce4b0491a251ad829c1c1e~mv2.jpg/v1/fit/w_1000,h_1000,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Leah Taylor</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[Equity Release: Unlock the Value of Your Home]]></title><description><![CDATA[Equity release is a popular option for homeowners looking to access the value tied up in their property without selling it. Whether...]]></description><link>https://www.eltefs.co.uk/post/equity-release-unlock-the-value-of-your-home</link><guid isPermaLink="false">67865488dbc3c0974a4a1902</guid><category><![CDATA[News]]></category><pubDate>Tue, 14 Jan 2025 12:12:56 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/56b1ad182bb349119217cef75d1ec0a7.jpg/v1/fit/w_1000,h_1000,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator></dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[Self-Employed Mortgages: How to Secure Your Dream Home]]></title><description><![CDATA[Being self-employed offers flexibility and independence, but it can sometimes complicate the mortgage process. Lenders often view...]]></description><link>https://www.eltefs.co.uk/post/self-employed-mortgages-how-to-secure-your-dream-home</link><guid isPermaLink="false">6786542e6b1338c63f7ef9ff</guid><category><![CDATA[News]]></category><pubDate>Tue, 14 Jan 2025 12:11:28 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/20d96b8914684d518f06a78461f89cca.jpg/v1/fit/w_1000,h_1000,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator></dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[Navigating the Mortgage Maze: A Comprehensive Guide for First-Time Buyers]]></title><description><![CDATA[Buying your first home is an exciting milestone, but the mortgage process can feel daunting for many first-time buyers. At Taylor &#38; Co,...]]></description><link>https://www.eltefs.co.uk/post/navigating-the-mortgage-maze-a-comprehensive-guide-for-first-time-buyers</link><guid isPermaLink="false">678653c162c6b84e1667822d</guid><category><![CDATA[News]]></category><pubDate>Tue, 14 Jan 2025 12:09:55 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/11062b_4ff4e8758f9b420794b9d985a802d9f0~mv2.jpg/v1/fit/w_1000,h_1000,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator></dc:creator></item></channel></rss>