This is a really good question.
The main challenge here I would say is the 6 month gap. As a general rule, banks do not like to see too many breaks in your contracting history. However, with a good reason and plenty of experience within your industry, an underwriter may be persuaded to...
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Martin@AS Financial
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Last Activity: 21 March 2025, 11:56
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As you were.
No surprises here given the inflationary challenges that the BOE are experiencing at the moment.
Bank Rate maintained at 4.5% - March 2025
Full report here:
https://www.bankofengland.co.uk/mone...025/march-2025
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Government responds in full to Grenfell Tower Inquiry
Makes for an interesting read on something that should never of happened.
https://www.gov.uk/government/news/g...accountability
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