Kit Sproson

Senior Money Writer – Mortgages Expert

As one of MSE's Money writers, Kit's main topics include mortgages, Council Tax, wills, funeral plans and scams. He previously covered credit scoring, students and buy now, pay later. Before joining MSE in 2019, Kit worked as a digital journalist for ITV News as well as a court reporter.

Kit has been nominated for the Mortgage Journalist of the Year Award at the Headline Money Awards in 2022, 2023 and 2024.

In his spare time, Kit enjoys reading, football, travelling and volunteering at Shelter from the Storm.

Latest from Kit Sproson

If you're struggling to meet your monthly repayments, mortgage charter help lets you temporarily switch to interest-only payments or extend your mortgage term – without it impacting your credit file. Here we take a deep dive in to both options, plus we've a mortgage help calculator which lets you work out how much each could save you.

13 May 2025

Three wooden houses on a table with a wooden % sign next to them.

Interest rates on fixed mortgage deals have continued to be cut ahead of this week's decision by the Bank of England on whether to change the base rate. But will fixed rates move much further – and should you fix now or wait?

6 May 2025

Council Tax bills will rise for millions of households from 1 April, with most local authorities in England preparing increases of 5% – adding around £109 to a typical band D bill. In Scotland, most councils are planning rises of at least 8%, while in Wales bills will go up by between 4.5% and 9.5%.

18 March 2025

Scale model of a house balancing precariously on a wooden block tower

Mortgage prisoners stuck paying extortionate interest rates have described their fears after it emerged their loans were being transferred to yet another inactive lender – this time with just days' notice.

25 February 2025

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Interest rates on fixed mortgage deals have fallen below 4% for the first time since November 2024 – but will rates come down further? We've spoken to four mortgage brokers to see what they think – and whether you should fix.

18 February 2025

Since 2020 MSE Kit has discovered a hobby that's helped him keep fit, learn things, make new friends and spend more time outdoors. And considering all these benefits, this hobby costs him relatively little.

27 January 2025

If you're a homeowner, it's not just the bricks and mortar that keeps the roof over your head, but your ability to repay the mortgage. Falling behind on mortgage repayments means you're in arrears – something that puts you at risk of losing your home (known as 'repossession'). This guide looks at the urgent steps you need to take if you're in arrears.

7 January 2025

More than four million people in the UK are self-employed, equivalent to around 12% of the country's workforce. If you're one of them, getting a self-employed mortgage can be challenging and sometimes feels like you're being forced through extra hoops. This guide explains how to boost your chances of mortgage acceptance, what documentation to gather and how to narrow down the right deal for you.

7 January 2025

Many are struggling with much higher mortgage interest rates, worried about how they'll pay mortgage payments £100s more than what they've been paying. If you're anxious about how you'll make your mortgage payment, we've tips on how you can ease the pressure, including the Government's current support measures.

7 January 2025

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The Bank of England has held the base rate at 4.75%. Below we explain why, when it might be cut, plus what it means for your mortgage and savings.

23 December 2024

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Homeowners will have to wait even longer for major leasehold reform after the Government described the previous attempt at overhauling the sector as "flawed". Here's what you need to know.

26 November 2024

NatWest is the latest major lender to reduce the amount of time its mortgage customers have to lock in a new rate ahead of their current deal ending, joining five other high street banks. The changes mean you've less time to insure yourself against rates rising before your existing mortgage comes to an end.

25 November 2024

Cuts to fixed-rate mortgages have come to a halt and many lenders are now hiking rates following the Budget last month – but will this trend continue? We've spoken to four mortgage brokers to see what they think is next for mortgage rates.

14 November 2024

The base rate has been cut to 4.75% from 5% by the Bank of England. This rate is used by the central bank to charge other banks and lenders when they borrow money, so the move can impact mortgage and savings rates.

13 November 2024

The Chancellor Rachel Reeves has today announced a host of changes to benefits, transport and more in her Autumn Budget. MoneySavingExpert.com founder Martin Lewis has shared his instant reaction and explained what the changes mean for you, and we've added more detail on them below.

30 October 2024

Jars with money in saying 'tax' and 'pensions'

Pensions will be subject to Inheritance Tax (IHT) from April 2027, the Chancellor has announced, though the vast majority of estates will still not pay IHT despite the changes.

30 October 2024