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Fee-Free vs. Fee-Charging Mortgage Brokers

This article explores the difference between fee-free and fee-charging mortgage brokers and how to decide which type of broker to work with

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Understanding Guarantor Mortgages

This article explores how a mortgage with a guarantor works, who a guarantor mortgage is suitable for, what it entails and what risks are involved.

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Can You Really Buy a Home with Just a £5,000 Deposit?

This article explores 99% loan-to-value mortgages, who can potentially benefit from this type of deal, and providers, such as Yorkshire Building Society.

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Rising Popularity of Islamic Finance with British Muslims

This article explores the rising popularity of Islamic finance with British Muslims and how it pertains to mortgages and homeownership.

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The Best Free Resources to Check House Prices and Trends

This guide explores the top free resources for property valuation available in 2025 so that you can estimate what the value of your house may be.

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What Happens When You Meet a Mortgage Broker

This article explains what to expect, questions to ask, documents you will need and how working with a broker can help create a clear mortgage strategy.

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Right to Buy Tenant Applications and Landlord Compliance

This article explores how Right to Buy currently works, recent changes and those pending, and how landlords can remain compliant when handling new applications.

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Years You Need Under Your Belt for a Self-Employed Mortgage

This article explores challenges faced by self-employed mortgage applicants, including the information they need to provide about their earnings track record.

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The Effects of the Recent Housing Benefit Freeze

This article explores the recent freeze in housing benefit, including its scope and potential impacts, including on families’ budgets and housing affordability.

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Property Valuations: What Affects the Value of Your Property

This article explores factors that influence the valuation of a property, including location, size, layout, condition, presentation and market conditions.

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Best Mortgage Deals of 2025: How the Top Lenders Stack Up

This article explores mortgage rates as of August 2025, including average rates and deals on fixed and tracker rates for residential and buy-to-let mortgages.

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Navigating Mortgages for Self-Employed Borrowers

This article explores key considerations for self-employed mortgage applicants, such as eligibility, documentation, deposit requirements and lender types.

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Mortgage Rate Trajectory Expectations for 2025

This article explores what the mortgage rate today is, the mortgage rate average, the broader economic context and mortgage rate predictions.

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What You Need to Know About Self-Build Mortgages

This article explores how self-build mortgages work, including how funds are released in stages, and detailed construction plan and deposit requirements.

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New Paths to Homeownership for Essential Workers

This article explores how shared ownership, rent to buy and no or low deposit mortgages can help essential workers with homeownership amid the housing crisis.

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