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First-Time Buyers

The Ultimate Guide for First-Time Home Buyers


Buying your first home is a stage of life that you should be excited about. However, we understand that it can also be overwhelming, as there are a lot of steps and considerations during the process. If you need help figuring out where to start, we have created the ultimate guide to get you through it […]
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Finding the best fixed rate mortgage deal


What is a fixed rate mortgage? A fixed rate mortgage is where the interest rate on your mortgage stays the same for a set period. This is in contrast to variable rate mortgages, where your interest rate will fluctuate with the market. A typical period for a fixed rate mortgage is between 2 and 5 […]
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Can you get a mortgage on benefits?


It’s estimated that around 20 million families receive some kind of benefit, with about 9 million of these being pensioners. In many instances this is to supplement other earned income. Therefore, it is no surprise that people ask, ‘can I get a mortgage if I’m on benefits?’ What we cover in this guide: Can you […]
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What Do You Need To Declare When Selling Your Home?


You’ve done all the hard work to make your property attractive, to entice potential buyers. However, what about the things that people cannot see or that are not obvious when they glance around? This article covers what you have to declare when selling a house. So, what do you have to declare when selling a […]
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Putting Customer Service First


When seeking guidance on personal finances, such as suitable mortgage alternatives, it is becoming increasingly impossible to speak with a human being. For several years, banks and building societies have been disappearing from high streets. When asked, banks have stated that the closures have been driven by the shift in banking behaviours, with more people […]
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Review Your Existing Mortgage To Make Savings


With inflation at a 30-year high, the Bank of England hiked the base interest rate. This influences mortgage rates, with banks increasing expenses on a weekly basis. It’s important to think about how to save money on your mortgage. Those with fixed-rate mortgages will be protected until the conclusion of their term. Those with variable […]