Martyn Witt - Articles

Making Money Online and Time Management

Remember the episode of South Park when the "internet ran out" and people were travelling to California because they'd heard there was still some internet there? Cartoon Yes, but essentially, not far from the truth. Stay away from your computer for a full day and see how strange it seems.... Read

By: Martyn Witt | 09/12/2009 | Business

Mortgage Calculators Easy as 1,2,3

With over 500,000 searches every month in the US & UK for 'mortgage calculator' First Mortgage Trust have designed a series of diverse mortgage related calculators and comment on the benefits for consumers and professionals alike. Read

By: Martyn Witt | 27/12/2006 | Finance

Happy Birthday Buy To let

This summer marks the tenth anniversary of the buy-to-let mortgage. In July 1996 Mortgage Express (part of the Bradford & Bingley group) were the first to trial a dedicated buy-to-let mortgage product. However could the growth in this sector herald the decline of the first time buyer. Read

By: Martyn Witt | 17/07/2006 | Finance

Commercial Loan - Broker Or Bank?

For many years commercial loans were viewed as the sole preserve of the main high street banks. With an increasing number of lenders entering the market in the same way as the residential mortgage market, should the consumer be visiting his bank or a broker. Read

By: Martyn Witt | 15/06/2006 | Finance

Homeopathy :: Which Way Now?

The efficacy of Homeopathy has been called into question by some eminent doctors and scientists. Furthermore calling on the National Health Service to cease paying for "unproven or disproved" alternative therapies and withdraw funding in favour of conventional treatments. Read

By: Martyn Witt | 05/06/2006 | Health

Bridging Loans-The Essentials

Bridging loans are a means to an end. Short term by nature and, unquestionabley, an expensive form of borrowing. However if it secures that dream home then it's priceless but open bridging should be approached with caution. Read

By: Martyn Witt | 21/05/2006 | Finance

Acupressure more effective than physical therapy

Those of us committed to the holistic approach have long been convinced of the benefits of alternative therapy. Recent studies suggest and confirm a bias towards this hands on approach. Read

By: Martyn Witt | 13/05/2006 | Health