Emma Lunn
Freelance Personal Finance JournalistEmma Lunn is an award-winning journalist who specialises in personal finance, consumer issues and property.
About
For over 15 years, Emma Lunn has worked as a freelance personal finance journalist, writing for a wide variety of national newspapers, trade and consumer magazines, websites, and corporate clients. From mortgages to student finance, she offers a range of professional advice, tackling complex subjects in a thought-provoking manner. Emma has featured in a variety of publications including The Guardian, Yahoo! Finance, The Times, The Telegraph and MoneyWeek.
Emma has also worked as an editor for well-known publications like LandlordToday.co.uk and regularly helps edit money-related sections in The Independent and Independent on Sunday. As well as writing insightful and informative articles, Emma has extensive radio and web TV experience, having previously appeared on Sky News as a financial expert. Emma is also the author of The Little Book of Shocking Money Facts.
Experience
Education
Some previous work
Take a look at some of Emma’s previous articles outside of Compare My Move.
Awards
Below we have listed the variety of awards Emma has won for her work as a financial journalist. She has been nominated by Headline Money Awards multiple times and even won Freelance Financial Journalist of the Year in 2013.
All articles reviewed by Emma Lunn
Below are just a few of the articles Emma has reviewed for Compare My Move.
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What is Gazumping and is it Legal?
Written by Martha LottReviewed by Emma Lunn22nd Nov 2019 (Last updated on 20th Mar 2023) -
How to Buy a House With Cash
Written by Martha LottReviewed by Emma Lunn4th Feb 2021 (Last updated on 20th Mar 2023) -
Buying a Second Home
Written by Adele MacGregorReviewed by Emma Lunn12th Mar 2021 (Last updated on 30th Aug 2022) -
Selling a Shared Ownership Property
Written by Martha LottReviewed by Emma Lunn11th May 2021 (Last updated on 20th Mar 2023) -
What is a Mortgage?
Written by Martha LottReviewed by Emma Lunn10th Jul 2019 (Last updated on 30th May 2022) -
What is Remortgaging?
Written by Adele MacGregorReviewed by Emma Lunn15th Apr 2020 (Last updated on 26th Oct 2022) -
Understanding the Different Types of Mortgages
Written by Adele MacGregorReviewed by Emma Lunn19th Feb 2020 (Last updated on 24th Nov 2022) -
What Is An Interest-Only Mortgage?
Written by Martha LottReviewed by Emma Lunn25th Aug 2020 (Last updated on 21st Sep 2021) -
What is a Standard Variable Rate Mortgage?
Written by Adele MacGregorReviewed by Emma Lunn1st Sep 2020 (Last updated on 18th Aug 2021) -
Guarantor Mortgages Explained
Written by Martha LottReviewed by Emma Lunn20th Feb 2020 (Last updated on 20th Mar 2023) -
Zero-Hour Contract Mortgages Explained
Written by Adele MacGregorReviewed by Emma Lunn31st Mar 2020 (Last updated on 27th Sep 2022) -
Mortgages For Over 50s
Written by Martha LottReviewed by Emma Lunn14th Aug 2020 (Last updated on 30th Aug 2022) -
How to Save for a Mortgage Deposit
Written by Adele MacGregorReviewed by Emma Lunn19th Feb 2020 (Last updated on 30th Aug 2022) -
What Credit Score Do You Need for a Mortgage?
Written by Adele MacGregorReviewed by Emma Lunn30th Mar 2020 (Last updated on 30th Aug 2022) -
What Are Mortgage Affordability Checks?
Written by Martha LottReviewed by Emma Lunn19th Feb 2020 (Last updated on 2nd Mar 2023) -
How Long Does a Mortgage Application Take?
Written by Adele MacGregorReviewed by Emma Lunn19th Feb 2020 (Last updated on 27th Sep 2022) -
How Long Does a Mortgage Offer Last?
Written by Adele MacGregorReviewed by Emma Lunn25th Aug 2020 (Last updated on 29th Jun 2023) -
What is a Mortgage Agreement in Principle?
Written by Adele MacGregorReviewed by Emma Lunn19th Feb 2020 (Last updated on 27th Sep 2022) -
Questions to Expect in a Mortgage Interview
Written by Adele MacGregorReviewed by Emma Lunn23rd Mar 2020 (Last updated on 3rd Jan 2023) -
Do You Need a Mortgage Broker?
Written by Adele MacGregorReviewed by Emma Lunn7th Apr 2020 (Last updated on 27th Sep 2022) -
What Can Stop You From Getting a Mortgage?
Written by Martha LottReviewed by Emma Lunn10th Mar 2021 (Last updated on 20th Mar 2023) -
Remortgage Conveyancing Solicitors
Written by Martha LottReviewed by Emma Lunn14th May 2021 (Last updated on 23rd Jun 2023) -
Shared Ownership Vs Shared Equity
Written by Martha LottReviewed by Emma Lunn1st Apr 2020 (Last updated on 15th Aug 2023) -
Jargon Buster For First Time Buyers: A Glossary
Written by Martha LottReviewed by Emma Lunn20th Aug 2020 (Last updated on 15th Aug 2023) -
What is Shared Ownership?
Written by Martha LottReviewed by Emma Lunn20th Apr 2021 (Last updated on 15th May 2023) -
Money Laundering Checks When Buying a House UK
Written by Martha LottReviewed by Emma Lunn7th May 2021 (Last updated on 3rd Apr 2023) -
What is a Let-to-Buy Mortgage?
Written by Martha LottReviewed by Emma Lunn3rd Jun 2020 (Last updated on 29th Sep 2021)
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Author, Blogger and Digital Content Executive at Compare My Move
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MRICS Director and Owner of MAP Chartered Surveyors
Property Journalist, Editor and Reviewer for Compare My Move
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Freelance Property Journalist, Copywriter & Reviewer for Compare My Move
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