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How to apply for a commercial mortgage

When considering a commercial mortgage, you need to ensure your business can cover the monthly...

How the stamp duty holiday can benefit you​

After a slump in the housing market following the coronavirus pandemic, a new stamp duty...

How to prepare for an auction purchase as a first-time buyer​

As a first-time buyer, you may be finding it hard to get a foot on...

What is a bridging loan?

A bridging loan provides you with short-term finance when you’re purchasing a property. As its...

Buying a property via an online auction

Online auctions, just like traditional ones, provide a fast and transparent transaction without the risk...

COVID-19: The government’s measures to help the self-employed

If you’re self-employed and your business has taken a hit due to the coronavirus crisis,...

As an employee, what government support can you expect during this pandemic

As a result of the coronavirus pandemic, your workplace might have had to close temporarily...

The impact of the coronavirus crisis on buy-to-let mortgages

There’s no doubt about it, the buy-to-let market has been hit hard by the coronavirus...

How does the COVID-19 lockdown affect your purchase?

With the lockdown measures in place, you may be worried that the coronavirus crisis has...

Remortgage: ease your financial pressure during the coronavirus pandemic

With the financial impact caused by the COVID-19 lockdown, you may be considering a remortgage...

Will a mortgage holiday help you during the coronavirus lockdown?

With the lockdown continuing in light of the coronavirus pandemic, you may find yourself under...

How to get ready for your mortgage application during lockdown​

While the government has all but put the brakes on the property market due to...

A historic low – how the new base rate affects your mortgage​

In reaction to the coronavirus pandemic, the Bank of England reduced the base rate to...

The main types of property survey

A property survey assesses the condition of the property you’re looking to buy. An inspection...

Porting your mortgage

Porting your mortgage — can you take your mortgage with you? As a homeowner looking...

How the Bank of Mum and Dad can help you buy your home

Like many people, you can’t wait to get your foot on the property ladder but...

The different mortgage types to consider

You’re excited to buy a property and ready to apply for a mortgage. However, with...

Gazumping: what it means and how you can avoid it

You’ve found your dream home, your offer has been accepted and you’re celebrating…but then the...

Lifetime ISAs

What is a Lifetime ISA? A Lifetime ISA (LISA) is an account that’s specifically designed...

8 tips for first-time buyers

You’re ready to take your first step on the property ladder but where do you...