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Education
- BA (Hons) Industrial Economics, University of Nottingham
Previous Experience
- Finance Editor, Future
- Associate Editor, Moneyfacts
Tim is a lead writer at NerdWallet and holds the Chartered Insurance Institute (CII) Level 3 Certificate in Mortgage Advice. He has over 20 years’ experience writing about almost all aspects of personal finance. During his career at Moneyfacts, Virgin Money and Future, Tim has shared his high-level technical understanding of financial products and regulation with both consumer and IFA audiences.
The latest from Tim
Third Party Car Insurance
Third party car insurance covers others, not yourself, if you’re involved in an accident. It is the lowest level of cover you can get in the UK, though this doesn’t…
Temporary Car Insurance
Temporary car insurance usually provides cover for between one hour and one month. Short-term car insurance can be quick to arrange and save you money compared to a standard annual…
New Driver Car Insurance
Car insurance quotes for new drivers can be expensive, but it is possible to bring the cost of first time insurance down. Picking the right car and comparing insurers can…
Multi Car Insurance
Multi car insurance may save you money thanks to the discounts offered if you insure multiple cars under a single policy.
Modified Car Insurance
Modified car insurance offers cover if you’ve changed or customised your car in any way that affects its performance or appearance. Modifications often make cover more expensive, but cheaper insurance…
Learner Driver Insurance
Learner driver insurance protects you when practising in a friend’s or relative’s car and should keep their no claims discount safe if there’s an incident.
Fully Comprehensive Car Insurance
Comprehensive car insurance offers the highest level of protection you can get for your car, and is also often the cheapest type of cover available.
Compare Classic Car Insurance
Finding the right classic car insurance is essential if you have a classic, vintage or collector car which is your motoring pride and joy.
Car Insurance Groups List & Costs
Your car insurance group has a big effect on the cost of your insurance. Insurance group 1 cars tend to have the lowest premiums, while group 50 cars typically have…
What Negative Equity Means & What You Can Do
Negative equity means the value of your home is less than the amount you still owe on your mortgage. While this can make it difficult to remortgage or move house,…
What is a Joint Mortgage?
Joint mortgages are often taken out with a partner, but can also be taken out with friends and family. A parent may take out a joint mortgage with their child…
How Much is Stamp Duty?
How much stamp duty you pay as a homebuyer depends on many factors, including the property value and whether you already own a home.
Mortgage Interest Rate Calculator
Our mortgage interest rate calculator estimates how much your repayments could change if interest rates rise or fall. It also allows you to compare different mortgage rates and terms.
How Much Can I Borrow for a Mortgage?
Get an estimate of how much you could borrow for a mortgage using our mortgage borrowing calculator.
First-time Buyer Stamp Duty Explained
As a first-time buyer you only need to pay stamp duty if the property you’re buying costs over £300,000. Even if it costs more, first-time buyer stamp duty relief means…