Learn all about the largest and most common form of credit in the UK - a residential mortgage, helping millions of us buy homes.
Is taking out a loan for a house deposit an option? We explain whether this is possible and how it could affect your chances of getting a mortgage
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
A house valuation will tell you about the property and how much it is worth. Our guide explains how to get a free house valuation.
Your credit score will be looked at when you apply for any type of mortgage and have more stringent lending criteria to loans - Read the Uswitch Guide
A cashback mortgage will give you a cash lump sum when you successfully apply for one, but do they always offer the best value for money overall? We look at the answer
Discover the costs that could arise when buying your first home and how you could make your money go further
The time it takes to get a mortgage will depend on a number of factors, find out more with our comprehensive guide.
What is Rent to Buy? Find out if the government’s Rent to Buy scheme is right for you, and how to find a home under the scheme
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. We share some tips to help you
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
Build to rent refers to an emerging sector in the housing market involving large scale developments built mainly for the use by private renters