Mortgage & Property Blog

Last week, Sarah from Manchester discovered her home insurance would only cover £180,000 of the £320,000 rebuild cost after a devastating fire. Don't let this become your story.

Buying your first home is exciting—but in 2025, first-time buyers in the UK are facing several fresh obstacles. From rising house prices to tax rule changes, the landscape has shifted.

At Opus Mortgage & Protection, we speak with buyers every day who feel overwhelmed by the process of purchasing a home. Often, the biggest barriers aren't financial — they're the myths people have been told.