There are all sorts of reasons why thousands of potential homebuyers opt for a thatched roof property. Whether it’s because they’re great for insulation, and are known for their excellent durability, thatched properties can be trickier to mortgage when compared to more typical homes. While some high street banks may be reluctant to offer a […]
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Aug
Aug
As of 2020, there are over 1.05 million people on zero-hour contracts in the UK, compared with 896,000 the previous year. If you fall into this category, you may have hopes and dreams of becoming a homeowner. However, with no fixed set income and missing out on other employer benefits, you may believe your chances […]
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Aug
Aug
In the UK, the majority of high street lenders provide mortgages of up to £1 million, with a few extending to £2 million. With house prices rising throughout the country, you may need to obtain a larger mortgage loan to purchase your dream home or go down the route of refinancing your existing home loan. […]
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Aug
Aug
Following the devastating Grenfell Tower tragedy in June 2017, numerous procedures and initiatives have been implemented to update building safety. The impact of the fire spread across the nation, with a real cause for concern to ensure high-rise flats adhere to fire safety rules. The EWS1 form (External Wall Survey) was launched to make sure […]
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Apr
Apr
Types of Buy to Let Mortgage There are currently 3 different types of Buy to Let Mortgages from a regulatory point of view. Below there is some information on each one of them. Unregulated Buy to Let This is the most common type and the one most people think of when considering Buy to Let […]
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Apr
Apr
Things are currently uncertain and changing daily but we are still here to help! If you currently have a mortgage that has not been reviewed in years you could look for new opportunities in the market. WHY NOW? The Bank of England Base Rate has been reduced to 0.1%. That is the lowest rate in […]
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Mar
Mar
What are bridging loans? Bridging loans are a form of secured finance. They are short term loans typically for no longer than 12 months in length. One of their most popular uses is to help with house purchases, when a person needs to purchase their new property before their current property has sold. They are […]
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Jul
Jul
If you are looking to purchase a property as an investment and rent it out, you may need a mortgage to help you do so. You won’t be able to use a standard residential mortgage for this and so you will need to look at buy to let mortgage products. There are plenty of buy […]
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Jun
Jun
What is the Forces Help to Buy Scheme? The Armed Forces Help to Buy scheme is a £200 million scheme to help serving personnel get on the property ladder. The scheme has now been extended to 31st December 2019 and was designed to address the low rate of home ownership in the armed forces. The […]
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May
May
If you require a large mortgage of any amount from £500,000 to £5,000,000 plus it can be sometimes difficult to find a lender that will help. The reasons for this can be complicated and might be based on the lender’s affordability criteria, how they will assess your income or the loan to value that they […]
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May
May
Help to Buy Wales is a government scheme which can help home buyers in Wales get a new build property with a 5% deposit. Help to Buy Wales works by the government offering an equity loan to home buyers for 20% of the value of the property. The purchaser then puts a minimum 5% deposit […]
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May
May
The Help to Buy scheme in London is a government scheme which can help home buyers get a new build property with a 5% deposit. For the Help to Buy Scheme outside of London please visit our Help to Buy page. The Help to Buy scheme works by the government offering an equity loan to […]
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May
May
The Help to Buy scheme is a government scheme which can help home buyers get a new build property with a 5% deposit. For the Help to Buy Scheme in London please see our separate London Help to Buy page. The Help to Buy scheme works by the government offering an equity loan to home […]
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May
May
The simple answer to getting a mortgage at 18 is YES you may be able to, but the situation is likely to be more complicated. The reason it can be more complicated is mainly due to the following: The source of your deposit, as this is unlikely to be from your own savings. In general, […]
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May
May
The Right to Buy scheme can be a useful tool to help people get onto the property ladder, however most people using the scheme will still need a mortgage to help them complete their purchase. So how does the scheme work and where do you start? The scheme varies between the differing parts of the […]
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May
May
Buying a house through a shared ownership scheme is a mix between buying and renting. What we mean by this is that you purchase a percentage share of a property usually between 25% to 75% and you then rent the remainder at a reduced price. Shared Ownership schemes are typically aimed at first time buyers […]
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May
May
As a first-time buyer you may have hundreds of questions about buying a property. This guide is aimed to give you an insight into the steps to buying your first home. Every home-purchase situation is different, so this is designed to give you basic information to help you through the process and make everything go […]
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May
May
Listed buildings are special interest properties and by special interest it could be due to their historic value, architectural form or social significance and they are registered and protected by the respective governing bodies of England, Wales, Scotland and Northern Ireland. Obtaining a mortgage on a listed building can be more complicated than obtaining a […]
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May
May
Many people believe that non-standard construction properties cannot be mortgaged and often estate agents may market them as ‘cash only’ properties. Whilst it is true these properties are more difficult to mortgage and insure, many of them can still be depending on the circumstances. So, you may ask what the benefits of this are? Well […]
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May
May
It goes without saying that how your credit has been conducted is going to impact on what mortgage options you have available. However, one of the biggest misconceptions people have is that the credit score they see when they logon to a credit checking website is what the mortgage will be based on, this isn’t […]
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