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Buying a home is one of the biggest financial commitments you’ll ever make. It can feel daunting, especially if it’s your first time, or if you haven’t moved in years. The good news? The process is fairly structured, although any number of things could crop up. Once you know the steps, you’ll feel much more in control.

Buying a home isn’t cheap, and it can be tricky to know what you’ll need to pay and at which stage. To help you budget, this guide explains the main costs involved and when they typically become due.

The number of mortgage products available on the UK market was above 25,000 in February. According to Twenty7tec, there were 25,090 deals on the market, the highest number ever. To put that into perspective, there are roughly the same number of items stocked in a typical supermarket. Much like items in a supermarket, the variety of mortgages doesn’t just come from different companies, but from the wide range of products that each company offers. Unlike supermarkets though, wh

Understand the steps you'll take once you've had an offer accepted on a new home.

If you’ve signed up to a two-year, five-year or an even longer fixed rate mortgage period, you may want to know if you are able to move house before the offer ends. Circumstances can change, and even during a shorter fixed rate period you may find you either need or want to move. Fortunately, there are usually options available to you. Porting your mortgage Many mortgages will come with option to transfer it to a new property. This is known as ‘porting’ your mortgage. You sho

The sooner you can provide these documents to your broker the better, as it enables them to work efficiently to find you the right mortgage.

Income Protection Insurance is designed to replace a portion of your salary or wages if you’re unable to work due illness or injury.

You can maximise your chances of securing a mortgage rate at the right time by acting as early as possible.

When it comes to researching and applying for your first mortgage, there are some frequently asked questions and we’re here to help.

Your credit score is an important factor of your mortgage application, so it’s important to try and make sure it is as high as possible.

Stamp duty is changing in 2025, find out how the changes could affect you.

Discover all the benefits of using a mortgage adviser with access to a wide range of lenders.

Looking into your credit history is one of the ways in which a mortgage lender will gain information on how reliable you have been.

The outlook for interest rate cuts remains uncertain, as the Bank of England holds the base rate at 5.25%

Hardly a day goes by without the cost of living hitting the headlines. For many homeowners the increasing costs of owning and running a home is having a huge impact on household budgets. Even if you are near the top end of your monthly budget, or are expecting a ‘payment shock’ when you come to remortgage next, you may be wondering whether it’s worthwhile paying more than the minimum repayment each month, with the aim to save money in the long run. So, what are the benefits o