Naomi King
Why Every Tenant Should Have Income Protection
Picture this: you’re a tenant living your best life. You’ve got a nice little flat, a thriving houseplant collection, and a fridge...
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Bridget Morrow
Nov 143 min read
How To Buy Your Rental Property From Your Landlord
So, you’ve been renting your place for a while, and you’re tired of saying, “It’s nice, but I don’t own it.” But what if you did? There...
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Jodene Smith
Oct 285 min read
10 Tips to Boost Your Chances of Getting a Mortgage
So, you're ready to get on the property ladder, but the whole "getting a mortgage" thing is looming like a giant financial uphill battle....
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Naomi King
Oct 173 min read
What’s a Mortgage Deed and Why Does It Sound So Fancy?
Ah, the mortgage deed—just the name alone sounds like something plucked straight out of a dusty old legal drama, right? You half expect...
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Bridget Morrow
Oct 84 min read
Home-Buyer’s Guide to Shared Ownership
So, you’re dreaming of owning your own home, but your bank balance is giving you serious side-eye. Enter the magical world of shared...
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Jodene Smith
Sep 254 min read
The Legal Process for Buying or Remortgaging a Home
So, you’ve found your dream home or are ready to remortgage your current one, and now you’ve been introduced to a conveyancer. Don’t...
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Bridget Morrow
Sep 105 min read
Remortgaging Guide: When, Why, and How to Give Your Mortgage a Makeover
So, you’ve been in your home for a while, sipping coffee and basking in the glory of homeownership. But now you’re hearing whispers about...
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Bridget Morrow
Aug 304 min read
Life Insurance Unwrapped
Life insurance is level 1 of the protection game. It's the most straightforward, and usually the cheapest, form of protection you can...
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Jodene Smith
Aug 153 min read
How To Protect Your Mortgage: Life Insurance, Critical Illness Cover and Income Protection Explained
Ah, the joys of adulting! Gone are the days of carefree living, where your biggest concern was deciding what takeaway to order on a...
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Bridget Morrow
Jul 261 min read
The Mortgage Process and Timeline
Getting a mortgage is a bit like going on a grand adventure... First, you prep your finances – think of it as packing your backpack with...
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Jodene Smith
Jul 173 min read
Guide to Buying a New Build Home
So, you’re thinking about buying a new build? Brilliant choice! Picture it: everything brand spanking new, that fresh paint smell, and no...
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Bridget Morrow
Jul 54 min read
Overpayments, Underpayments, Charges and Portability: Making the Most of Your Mortgage Features
Choosing a mortgage is complicated enough just figuring out your rate type, mortgage term, affordability and understand what’s really...
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Jodene Smith
Jun 173 min read
What's a Mortgage Agreement in Principle?
Put simply, a mortgage agreement in principle is a conditional offer from a lender indicating how much they are willing to lend you based...
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Bridget Morrow
Jun 53 min read
Considering Buying a Holiday Let? Here’s the Lowdown on Holiday Let Mortgages…
Dreaming of your very own summer house? Holiday let mortgages are a bit different from your usual residential mortgages, and...
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Jodene Smith
May 303 min read
Stamp Duty: Current Rates, Thresholds and Exceptions Explained
Stamp duty – that sneaky little tax that pops up when you buy property in the UK. Stamp Duty Land Tax (SDLT) – to give it it’s full name...
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Bridget Morrow
May 222 min read
Choosing Your Mortgage Rate Type: Fixed, Tracker or Variable
Picture this: you’re at a carnival and you’ve got three ride options – one that’s slow and steady, one that follows a winding track, and...
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Bridget Morrow
May 142 min read
Can I Get a Mortgage If I’m Self-employed? Yes Indeed!
So, you’re a self-employed whiz, rocking a work-life balance, and ready to make a move or take the plunge into home ownership. Alongside...
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Bridget Morrow
May 72 min read
5 Ways To Improve Your Credit Score
So you’ve fallen in love with that house on the canal, but your credit score is giving you the side-eye? Improving your credit score can...
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Jodene Smith
Apr 302 min read
What Is Mortgage ‘Affordability’ and How Is It Calculated?
Mortgage affordability – everyone’s favourite pub chat. Or maybe not. It’s the financial equivalent to fitting comfortably into your...
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Bridget Morrow
Apr 172 min read
Mortgage Considerations For First-Time Buyers
A new 99% mortgage with £5k deposit has recently come onto the market for first-time buyers. While this is very exciting, there are some...
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