Making a big purchase like a house or car? Browse our blog for useful lending money tips to help you prep, save and get the best deal – brought to you by the expert team at Chipkie, Australia’s #1 platform for lending money between friends and family.
Struggling with a payday loan temptation? Discover safer, cheaper ways to borrow in the UK — from credit unions and budgeting loans to overdraft alternatives — and protect yourself from debt spirals.
Learn how to write a legally sound loan agreement between family or friends in the UK, covering key terms, tax implications, and how to protect both your money and your relationship.
Discover how UK courts determine whether money between family or friends is a gift or a loan — and why the answer affects divorce settlements, tax, mortgages, and your financial future.
Discover how the Bank of Mum and Dad has become one of the UK’s biggest mortgage lenders, and learn the legal, tax, and relationship risks families must consider before gifting or lending money for a property purchase.
Borrowing money from friends or family can strain even the strongest bonds. Learn how to approach the conversation with honesty, set clear repayment terms, and protect your relationship while getting the financial help you need.
Considering borrowing money from family? Discover the key benefits, risks, and tax implications of family loans in the UK, plus how to protect both your finances and your relationships.
Discover practical tips for getting approved for car finance as a self-employed worker in the UK, from strengthening your application with the right documents to finding lenders who welcome non-traditional income.
The decision on how you finance a car can be tough. The wrong decision can have a short and long-term impact on your finances. Read our friendly pros and cons to help you decide the right choice for you.
Have you found yourself in a situation where you have lent money to a friend or family member and they can’t pay it back? Check out our tips on how to work through the situation and keep your relationship strong.
Need a holiday but don’t have the funds right now? Read on to explore what holiday loan options might be right for your financial situation.
