Fees & Charging
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What will a solicitor cost?
Read more: What will a solicitor cost?To help with the purchase of a property you will need a solicitor their fees will vary from around £800 – £2500 and again can be higher depending on the work required. If you are remortgaging many lenders will cover the cost of the legal work required for you. Once you have bought the property…
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How much will it cost to value my property?
Read more: How much will it cost to value my property?The majority of lenders do not charge to value your property if you are remortgaging and some may also offer a free valuation when purchasing. For those who do charge the fees will be linked to the value of the property and can usually range from £100 – £2,000.
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Do I have to pay all the fees upfront?
Read more: Do I have to pay all the fees upfront?Some mortgage lenders will allow you to add certain fees to the mortgage, typically this is usually the application fee for the mortgage.
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How much will the mortgage lender charge to apply?
Read more: How much will the mortgage lender charge to apply?This varies, but typically a lender will charge a product fee for the mortgage these can range from £0 – £2,000 but can be higher. We disclose all costs before applying for your mortgage.
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What fees will I have to pay to Bennison Brown?
Read more: What fees will I have to pay to Bennison Brown?We charge a £150 application fee, payable once your mortgage application is ready to be submitted. We typically charge a broker fee of £520 on receipt of a mortgage offer. The broker fee can vary depending on circumstances. We will disclose all costs to you before submitting an application so you are fully aware of…
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Rising Rents, Growing Prices: Why First-Time Buyers Shouldn’t Wait
Read more: Rising Rents, Growing Prices: Why First-Time Buyers Shouldn’t WaitRising house prices, higher rents, and competitive mortgages define the UK housing market. Here’s why first-time buyers should act now to secure their financial future
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How to Save for Your First Home Deposit in the UK
Read more: How to Save for Your First Home Deposit in the UKEffective strategies to save for your first home, from using a Lifetime ISA to exploring first-time buyer schemes.
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How to Maximise Your Mortgage as a First-Time Buyer
Read more: How to Maximise Your Mortgage as a First-Time BuyerLearn how income, expenses, credit history, and deposit size affect your borrowing potential. Get tips to maximise your mortgage amount as a first-time buyer.
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Labour’s changes to housing policy
Read more: Labour’s changes to housing policyFollowing Labour’s landslide election win, much of the nation is waiting to find out what is in store for the UK housing market. Many major policy changes will be announced in the Autumn Budget on 30 October, but Housing Secretary Angela Rayner has already announced the new draft of the National Planning Policy Framework (NPPF),…