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Cost of the average mortgage rose 61% in 2022 – here are 3 valuable tips
Read to discover just how sharply rates have risen, and for some useful tips if you are expecting a hike in your mortgage repayments in the next few months.
5 useful tips to improve your credit rating if you need a new mortgage
When you apply for a mortgage, one of the first steps a lender will take is to check your credit file. They will then use this information as part of their underwriting process to decide whether to offer you a mortgage...
5 practical tips to be proactive if you need a new mortgage in 2023
If you’ve had your current mortgage for more than a year or so – or you’re new to the mortgage market – you’re likely to find that things have changed significantly in recent months...
What will happen to house prices in 2023?
Last year, you read the forecasts for house prices in 2022, with most experts correctly suggesting modest growth over the 12-month period. However, against the backdrop of rising interest...
Should you choose a fixed or tracker mortgage rate? Here are the pros and cons
Fixed-rate deals might provide you with certainty, but could a tracker deal help you to keep your costs down during the cost of living crisis?
Could a 50-year mortgage help you to buy a home?
Could a 50-year mortgage that passes through the generations help more first-time buyers onto the property ladder? Read on to find out how the scheme could work...
3 valuable benefits of working with a broker when interest rates are rising
Read on to find out more about why your next mortgage is likely to cost you more, and three ways working with a broker can help you when rates are rising...
5 practical tips that will boost your credit rating and help you to get the mortgage you need
If you’ve ever applied for a mortgage, a credit card, or a loan, it’s likely that you will have been subject to a credit check. Your credit rating is particularly important when you come to buy a home...
3 important things to know if you need a large mortgage
Many lenders simply don’t offer large loans, and those that can often don’t have the underwriting capability to consider non-traditional sources of income – for example...
What will happen to house prices in 2022?
UK house prices grew at the fastest pace in 15 years over the three months to November 2021. So, will this price growth continue in 2022, or will property values grow more steadily, or even fall, in...