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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...

Bridget Morrow
Nov 14, 20243 min read
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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....

Jodene Smith
Oct 28, 20245 min read
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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...

Naomi King
Oct 17, 20243 min read
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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...

Bridget Morrow
Oct 8, 20244 min read
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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...

Jodene Smith
Sep 25, 20244 min read
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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...

Bridget Morrow
Jul 26, 20241 min read
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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...

Jodene Smith
Jul 17, 20243 min read
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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...

Bridget Morrow
Jul 5, 20244 min read
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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...

Jodene Smith
Jun 17, 20243 min read
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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...

Jodene Smith
May 30, 20243 min read
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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...

Bridget Morrow
May 22, 20242 min read
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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...

Bridget Morrow
May 7, 20242 min read
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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...

Jodene Smith
Apr 30, 20242 min read
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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...

Bridget Morrow
Apr 17, 20242 min read
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