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Why buying a home is better than renting
In the long run buying a home is usually better value than renting. Despite the large upfront costs that come with paying a deposit, legal and mortgage fees
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Ultimate first time buyer guide: how much money do you need to buy a house?
Discover the costs that could arise when buying your first home and how you could make your money go further
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Buy to let remortgage deals explained
A remortgage deal is a mortgage you can switch to from an existing mortgage and a buy to let mortgage is a mortgage you take out specifically for renting to tenants. Find out about buy to let remortgages here.
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Equity release mortgages
Equity release involves unlocking the value of your property and turning it into cash. Find out all you need to know about equity release mortgages in our guide.
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Two Year Fixed Rate Mortgages - Pros and Cons
A two year fixed rate mortgage will protect you against potential interest rate rises. Read all about the pros and cons of two year fixed rate mortgages.
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What are consumer buy to let mortgages?
Consumer buy to let mortgages are regulated as residential mortgages aimed at 'accidental' or non-professional landlords
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What is LTV? How to Calculate LTV - Loan to Value Ratio
LTV, or loan-to-value, is the size of mortgage compared to how much your property is worth. Do have enough equity to qualify for the best mortgage rates?
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To apply for a mortgage you need as minimum as three months bank statements, proof of income and your passport or any other identification
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Mortgages are typically most accessible to people aged between 25 and 40, who have a larger than average and reliable income and sizeable savings
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Who are the biggest mortgage lenders in the UK?
The largest UK mortgage providers are often Lloyds, Santander, Nationwide, Barclays and Royal Bank of Scotland and HSBC
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You should look to remortgage to a new deal when your current introductory mortgage rate is close to ending, but not before - Read the Uswitch Guide
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What Mortgage Fees are there and how do they work?
The final true cost of you home move can be calculated when you consider and understand all fees associated with your mortgage - Read the Uswitch Guide
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