Financial considerations of home ownership
Your home may be repossessed if you do not keep up repayments on your mortgage
Helping you ensure the numbers add up
Buying a home is exciting, especially so if you’re a first-time buyer. The knowledge that you’re about to have your own space, to decorate as you like and live in as you choose. It’s another major first on your journey through life.
However, the costs of buying a house can be surprising if you don’t know what to expect – there can be costs that you hadn’t considered. So we’ve listed some of these here to help you prepare, and enjoy the experience.
How your credit score affects you
A simple guide helping you understand your credit score, what affects it, how you can improve it and why it matters.
How much can I borrow for a mortgage?
Showing you the factors to consider when you’re looking at the size of mortgage you could afford.
What mortgage can I afford?
Don’t overstretch yourself. Look at the factors that influence how much you can afford and what to watch out for.
How much does it cost to move house?
Make sure you’re aware of all the costs of moving house. From Land Taxation to life insurance, these costs can really add up – plan ahead and avoid pain.
How a change in circumstances can affect your mortgage repayments
What to do if your circumstances change, and how these changes can affect your ability to repay your mortgage.
Find out moreon how a change in circumstances can affect your mortgage repayments
Tools and guides
First time buyer tools and guides
We’re here to help make your first time with mortgages easier by helping you make sense of it all.
Understanding mortgage jargon
It can be a challenge to understand mortgage-related terminology, so we’ve provided a glossary of key terms and their definitions to help you bust that jargon.
Self employed mortgage considerations
When you’re self-employed it can be difficult to get a mortgage. We offer tips on how to improve your chances.
Helping you through the mortgage process
We’ve created a range of tools and guides to help you understand the mortgage process.
Buy-to-let mortgages
If you’re thinking of buying a property as an investment there are a few important things you need to be aware of.
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