Mortgages
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How much can I borrow?
Read more: How much can I borrow?There are a number of factors that determine how much a lender will lend. These include, but not limited to, your income, credit commitments, housing costs, dependant adults or children, the size of deposit or equity available & the mortgage term.
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Whole of Market vs. Tied advice?
Read more: Whole of Market vs. Tied advice?Some mortgage brokers, like ourselves, offer advice from the whole of the market. A tied advisor will only offer advice from a select number of lenders. This may mean you do not get access to the best products or miss out on the right mortgage for you by using a tied advisor.
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Where can I get a mortgage from?
Read more: Where can I get a mortgage from?You can get a mortgage from a bank, building society or a specialist mortgage lender. You can apply direct to these companies or you can use a broker. A broker will advise you on the right deal for you as well as assisting in the application stage.
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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),…
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Budget overlooks first-time buyers
Read more: Budget overlooks first-time buyersIt was a disappointing Spring Budget for anyone looking to get onto the housing ladder. There was a distinct lack of announcements concerning Lifetime ISAs (contrary to expectations), no replacement for Help to Buy and no changes to Stamp Duty thresholds, a disappointment for many. Just a few days ahead of the key fiscal event,…