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A first-time buyer's guide to independent surveys
A first-time buyer’s guide to independent surveys – why you should consider booking Buying your first home is an exciting milestone, but...

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Jul 232 min read
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Living in interesting times: how advice can help
We’re living in unpredictable times; from rising living costs and market fluctuations to fast-moving changes in jobs, tech, and even family structures.

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Jun 202 min read
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What does an interest rate cut mean for mortgages?
Every six weeks or so, all eyes are on the Bank of England and its Monetary Policy Committee (MPC) – the group that decides whether...

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Feb 243 min read
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Stamp Duty relief is changing – what first-time buyers need to know
If you’re a first-time buyer, there are two words that you might not be familiar with – stamp duty. When you are thinking about buying...

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Dec 10, 20243 min read
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Overpaying your mortgage: should you do it?
Hardly a day goes by without the cost of living hitting the headlines. For many homeowners the increasing costs of owning and running a...

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Apr 17, 20242 min read
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Borrow: Credit scores explained: what could affect your credit score and things you can do to improve it
A guide to credit scores: What could affect your credit score and things you can do to improve it Credit reports look at your borrowing...

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Feb 1, 20243 min read
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Borrow: The basics of getting a mortgage and buying your new home
A quick guide to getting a mortgage and buying your new home Most of us will borrow money to buy a property at some point in our lives....

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Jan 30, 20245 min read
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Busting remortgaging myths. Your circumstances have changed – will you be able to remortgage?
We all know life doesn’t stay the same. Our jobs, our relationships, our financial circumstances, they all evolve over time. So if our...

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May 18, 20233 min read
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Can your energy efficient home help save money on your mortgage?
Have you ever heard of a green mortgage? They’re steadily becoming a popular option for property owners, as many lenders are adding them...

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May 18, 20232 min read
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Life after your Fixed Rate mortgage. Should you stay with your lender?
Staying with your current lender may feel like the saftest option when your mortgage comes to an end, but that’s no guarantee that you’ll...

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May 18, 20233 min read
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Life after your Fixed Rate mortgage. Should I remortgage when my fixed rate ends?
The short answer? Yes. If you don’t remortgage at the end of your term, you will be automatically transferred to your lender’s standard...

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May 18, 20233 min read
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Life after your Fixed Rate mortgage. What happens when your mortgage deal expires?
If the end of your fixed rate mortgage is on the horizon (even if it’s months away), then it’s a good idea to start looking at your...

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May 18, 20233 min read
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It's not all fixed rates
With over 10 years of record low interest rates, fixed rate mortgages offer borrowers the stability of knowing what the mortgage payment...

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Apr 17, 20231 min read
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Regularly review your mortgage
It’s important to regularly review your mortgage. If necessary, you may want to transfer to a new deal or a different lender when you...

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Feb 9, 20231 min read
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It's not all fixed rates
With over 10 years of record low interest rates, fixed rate mortgages offer borrowers the stability of knowing what the mortgage payment...

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Dec 20, 20221 min read
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What does the base-rate increase mean for you?
In a bid to tackle rising inflation, the Bank of England has increased the base rate for the seventh time since December 2021. The 0.5%...

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Sep 26, 20222 min read
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More people owning their own home
The latest English housing survey, released on 21 July 2016, shows that the number of people owning their own home has stopped reducing...

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Sep 5, 20162 min read
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