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How Much is Stamp Duty?
Stamp Duty is a lump sum tax that is owed when purchasing a property or land that is valued over a certain amount.
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How to access equity - remortgaging for a cash lump sum
What is equity and how can you access it? We explain how you can remortgage to release equity, getting cash from your home.
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Second Home Mortgages - Uswitch explains
A second home mortgage is a mortgage for buying a second home - not to be confused with getting a remortgage or second charge mortgage.
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Residential mortgages
Learn all about the largest and most common form of credit in the UK - a residential mortgage, helping millions of us buy homes.
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Mortgages for new build homes
Buying a new build home off-plan you may find it a lot harder to get a mortgage than for a new build home that has already been built
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Mortgage Offer Validity - How Long is The Offer Valid
The length of a mortgage offer will vary from lender to lender, but is usually valid for a period between around 3 months and 6 months.
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How does an Islamic or halal mortgage work?
The Islamic or halal mortgage process is slightly different, allowing customers to get finance to buy a home without paying any interest.
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Can I afford a mortgage?
Understanding what mortgage and repayments you can realistically afford is essential to know what size property you can purchase & how much deposit you need
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Bank of England base rate
The base rate is the UK interest rate set by the Bank of England. A change in the base rate is likely to affect your mortgage rate. By understanding what it is and how it works, you can avoid paying more than you need to.
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What size mortgage can I get and how much can I borrow?
Finding the size of mortgage you can get before you start house hunting is a sensible move and can help you set your budget.
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Shared ownership explained
Can shared ownership mortgages be your best chance of getting a foot on the property ladder?
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Colour Context: The most colourful places in the world
We reveal the 20 most colourful locations around the world, using colour dropping assessment, Google Searches and Instagram Hashtags.
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