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
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Freelance Personal Finance Journalist
Emmalunn.com
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Reporter
Kent & Sussex Courier
Education
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Lambeth College
NCTJ Certificate, Journalism
2002-2003
Some previous work
Take a look at some of Emma’s previous articles outside of Compare My Move.
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How students can use parent’s insurance to protect belongings and save money
Sept 25, 2023Your Moneyread this article
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.
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Freelance Financial Journalist of the Year 2013
Headline Money Awards
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Household Money Journalist of the Year 2013
Headline Money Awards
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 26th Mar 2024) -
How to Buy a House With Cash
Written by Martha LottReviewed by Emma Lunn4th Feb 2021 (Last updated on 19th Apr 2024) -
Buying a Second Home
Written by Adele MacGregorReviewed by Emma Lunn12th Mar 2021 (Last updated on 19th Apr 2024) -
Selling a Shared Ownership Property
Written by Martha LottReviewed by Emma Lunn11th May 2021 (Last updated on 4th Apr 2024) -
What is a Mortgage?
Written by Martha LottReviewed by Emma Lunn10th Jul 2019 (Last updated on 9th Apr 2024) -
What is Remortgaging?
Written by Adele MacGregorReviewed by Emma Lunn15th Apr 2020 (Last updated on 9th Apr 2024) -
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 9th Apr 2024) -
Guarantor Mortgages Explained
Written by Martha LottReviewed by Emma Lunn20th Feb 2020 (Last updated on 9th Apr 2024) -
Zero-Hour Contract Mortgages Explained
Written by Adele MacGregorReviewed by Emma Lunn31st Mar 2020 (Last updated on 7th Feb 2024) -
Mortgages For Over 50s
Written by Martha LottReviewed by Emma Lunn14th Aug 2020 (Last updated on 9th Apr 2024) -
How to Save for a Mortgage Deposit
Written by Adele MacGregorReviewed by Emma Lunn19th Feb 2020 (Last updated on 14th Mar 2024) -
What Credit Score Do You Need for a Mortgage?
Written by Adele MacGregorReviewed by Emma Lunn30th Mar 2020 (Last updated on 14th Mar 2024) -
What Are Mortgage Affordability Checks?
Written by Martha LottReviewed by Emma Lunn19th Feb 2020 (Last updated on 12th Feb 2024) -
How Long Does a Mortgage Application Take?
Written by Adele MacGregorReviewed by Emma Lunn19th Feb 2020 (Last updated on 12th Feb 2024) -
How Long Does a Mortgage Offer Last?
Written by Adele MacGregorReviewed by Emma Lunn25th Aug 2020 (Last updated on 4th Apr 2024) -
What is a Mortgage Agreement in Principle?
Written by Adele MacGregorReviewed by Emma Lunn19th Feb 2020 (Last updated on 14th Mar 2024) -
Questions to Expect in a Mortgage Interview
Written by Adele MacGregorReviewed by Emma Lunn23rd Mar 2020 (Last updated on 7th Feb 2024) -
Do You Need a Mortgage Broker?
Written by Adele MacGregorReviewed by Emma Lunn7th Apr 2020 (Last updated on 7th Feb 2024) -
What Can Stop You From Getting a Mortgage?
Written by Martha LottReviewed by Emma Lunn10th Mar 2021 (Last updated on 13th Feb 2024) -
Remortgage Conveyancing Solicitors
Written by Martha LottReviewed by Emma Lunn14th May 2021 (Last updated on 10th Apr 2024) -
Money Laundering Checks When Buying a House UK
Written by Martha LottReviewed by Emma Lunn7th May 2021 (Last updated on 12th Apr 2024) -
What is a Let-to-Buy Mortgage?
Written by Martha LottReviewed by Emma Lunn3rd Jun 2020 (Last updated on 13th Mar 2024)
Other Authors
Digital Content Executive at Compare My Move
Digital Content Executive at Compare My Move
Senior Digital Content Executive at Compare My Move
Digital Content Executive at Compare My Move
Expert Reviewers
Director of Thursfields Solicitors
Owner & Managing Director of Compare My Move
Today’s Media Managing Director and Ambassador of the Conveyancing Foundation
RMNJ Solicitor and Partner
Editor at Letting Agent Today and Landlord Today
Freelance Property Journalist & Copywriter
Founder of NAPB and Director of House Buy Fast
Associate and Licensed Conveyancer at Wolferstans Solicitors
Director & Senior Snagging Inspector of New Build Inspections
Director at Cambridge Building Surveyors
Founder and Editor of The Mover Magazine
Senior Solicitor at JBGass