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Mortgages guides

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Mortgage Terminology - A to Z - What You Need to Know

Mortgage jargon and terminology used to describe the home buying process explained

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Can You Get A Mortgage On Disability Benefits

Having a long-term illness or disability shouldn’t prevent you from getting a mortgage, but it is more difficult to get a mortgage on benefits alone. We'll look at all you need to know

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Capital Gains Tax Allowance

Capital gains tax is a tax on the profit you make when selling or disposing of an asset. The tax is only charged on the profit, i.e. the gains.

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Should you pay off your mortgage early? | Uswitch

Is paying your mortgage off early always a good thing? We explain your options and the pros and cons of repaying your mortgage before the end of the term

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UK Mortgage Statistics 2023 - Mortgage Facts and Stats Report

We’ve collated the latest UK mortgage statistics and trends for 2023, covering mortgage approvals, transactions, arrears, interest rates, and more.

Getting a Mortgage When You’re Older

Maximum Age For A Mortgage

Past 50 your mortgage options begin to change, but there are still plenty of options. Check out our guide to mortgages for older borrowers to find out more

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No Fee And Fee-free Mortgages

The mortgage mortgage arrangement fee, is the lender's charge for setting up a mortgage - we look at fee free or low fee mortgages and what to consider

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How To Become A Landlord

Investing in buy to let property can be profitable, but do you know all of the requirements of being a landlord and how to get started? Our guide will help

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No Deposit Mortgages | Get A Mortgage With Zero Deposit

No deposit mortgages give you a 100% Loan to Value loan and are aimed at customers who do not have a deposit. We share whether these are still available and how to get one

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Family assist mortgages

Could a family assisted mortgage help get you onto the property ladder sooner? We explore how they work, who can get one and which lenders offer them.

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Paying stamp duty | How much does it cost?

Stamp duty is a tax applied to certain property purchases. Find out if it will affect you and how much you may have to pay.

UK remortgage statistics 2023

UK Remortgage Statistics 2023 - UK Remortgaging Facts and Stats Report

The latest UK remortgage statistics for 2023, covering UK remortgage market figures, UK remortgage interest rate statistics, associated remortgage costs for 2023, and more.