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Tim Leonard

Tim Leonard

Lead Writer & Content Strategist

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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

Barclays Business Loans Review: Pros, Cons & Features

Read our review of Barclays business loans, including its pros, cons, and key features.

Compare Remortgage Deals UK

Taking time to compare remortgage deals can save you money. That's why we want to help you find the best remortgage deal for you.

Compare Mortgage Rates

Mortgage rates and deals are constantly changing. That’s why it’s important to keep track of and compare mortgage rates before getting a new deal. Whether you’re a first-time buyer, moving…

Best Mortgage Lenders 2025

Finding the best mortgage lender and deal for you is essential. Of course, the mortgage rate you can get is important. But making sure a lender offers the type of…

Best Joint Business Bank Accounts

A joint business bank account can be a great way for multiple business partners to get involved with the management of your company’s finances. But which joint account is right…

Best Startup Business Bank Accounts

Finding the right business bank account is a key consideration for any new startup. Learn how to compare different accounts that cater for new businesses and find one that fits…

Business Bank Accounts for Sole Traders

Sole traders can open a business bank account to keep personal and commercial finances separate. Read on to see our best sole trader business bank accounts.

Best Limited Company Bank Accounts

A business bank account is a legal requirement for a UK limited company. With NerdWallet’s help, you can easily find the best limited company bank accounts and learn about the…

Stamp Duty Explained: How Much is it, Who Pays & When?

Stamp duty is a tax you may need to pay when buying property or land in England and Northern Ireland. Whether stamp duty is payable, and how much, mainly depends…

What is a Tracker Mortgage & Is it a Good Idea?

A tracker mortgage is where the interest rate you pay tracks another rate. Usually this will be the Bank of England base rate, though the rate you pay on a…

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…

Virgin Money Mortgage Review

Virgin Money offers a range of mortgage options for remortgaging, first-time buyers, homemovers and buy-to-let. Find out more in our Virgin Money mortgage review.

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.

Single Person Mortgages: Getting A Mortgage On Your Own

Getting a mortgage on your own is possible if you can show a lender you’d be able to meet your mortgage repayments and your finances allow.

Should You Remortgage with the Same Lender or Switch?

Remortgaging with your current lender can be easier and quicker than changing mortgage providers, but a different lender may offer better remortgage deals.
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