GUIDES

Helping You Navigate Your Mortgage Journey

Helping You At Every Stage

We’ve pulled together a series of guides to help you no matter what stage of your mortgage journey you’re at. From first time buyer to home mover, to remortgaging to becoming a landlord, we’ve got all of the key information in bite size guides to help you navigate the process, avoid the pitfalls and save as much money as possible!

Mortgage FAQs

What, exactly, is a contractor mortgage? Can you get a buy-to-let mortgage when you’re self-employed? We answer all your frequently asked questions.

The Mortgage Process

What are the stages that a mortgage goes through? This concise guide provides a full understanding of each of the key stages in applying for a mortgage.

3 Steps To Getting The Best Deal

Getting the best mortgage deal can potentially save you £1,000s in the long run, but it can be difficult to find. Here’s our quick three step guide of what to do.

Getting Mortgage Fit

Getting a mortgage is not a straightforward nor quick process. So, to give yourself the best chance of securing the mortgage you want we’ve listed 5 tips to get you mortgage fit.

Stamp Duty, What Is It?

What is Stamp Duty, who pays it, and why? If you aren’t sure then you’re in the same boat as the majority of people. Read our handy guide and get up to speed in minutes.

Finding You The Best Deal

A mortgage is likely the largest loan you will ever take out in your lifetime – and the right mortgage deal for your circumstances can save you £1000’s in long term costs.

The Bank Of Mum & Dad

Getting on the property ladder is tough. That’s why many parents are helping their children by contributing to their deposit or acting as a guarantor for their mortgage.

How Much Can I Borrow

We all want to know one thing when getting a mortgage – how much can I borrow? It’s the bit of information that the whole process is based around when looking for a property.

Making A Mortgage Look Affordable

Mortgage lenders will always check your income and outgoings. It’s therefore crucial that you give yourself the best chance possible of getting the best deal possible. But how?

What Is A Mortgage Broker?

A mortgage broker specialises in searching for lenders who offer mortgages that fit your precise requirements. This is done by understanding your unique circumstances.

Getting Your Paperwork In Order

It’s a task that none of us really enjoy, but getting all of your documentation and paperwork in order is key to securing a mortgage for when the perfect property comes along.

Securing Your Dream Property

Buying a property (especially if it’s for the first time) is one of the most exciting but stressful times of your life. To help, we’ve listed 10 tips to help you secure your dream property.

7 Tips To Improve Your Credit Score

It’s one of the most important elements when applying for, and being successful in getting the mortgage, but not many people fully understand their credit score and its importance.

5 Tips For Moving Day

Contracts have been exchanged, so it’s now all about the big day! But don’t get caught out by not preparing for one of the most stressful days of your life. Take a look at our top 5 tips.

What Is Conveyancing?

What is it, who does it, and why do I need it? If you are like most people then you probably won’t know. But fear not, we’ve taken the time to pull together a quick overview.

The Value Of Accurate Information

If you have all of the required financial information and identification documentation to hand and in order then that’s great news. Read about what you should prepare in advance.

Just £1 More Can Get A Better Deal

It sounds ridiculous but just £1 can often see you get you a better mortgage deal. Take a look at our guide on how the smallest amount can make a massive difference.

What Is The Standard Variable Rate?

It is reckoned that almost a quarter of all homeowners, possibly even half, have at some point drifted onto a lenders Standard Variable Rate (SVR). But what is the SVR?