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How to save for a mortgage deposit
Saving for a mortgage deposit typically takes around ten years and requires careful planning and discipline with your money
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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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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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Mortgages for Holiday Lets - Uswitch Guide to Holiday Lets
Learn more about financing holiday home properties. Looking for a holiday let mortgage? Find out if you could get a mortgage for a holiday home
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Regulated 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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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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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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How to Get a Mortgage if You're Self-Employed - Uswitch.com
If you work for yourself as a freelancer or contractor or are classed as self employed and are looking for a mortgage? Read our self-employed mortgage guide
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Should I choose a fixed, variable or tracker mortgage?
Which mortgage is best for you? Read our guide to fixed rate versus standard variable rate mortgages and what mortgage interest rates mean.
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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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Interest-only mortgages - Uswitch explains how they work
Interest-only mortgages offer cheaper monthly repayments but what's the catch?
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How to become a buy to let landlord - Uswitch
Investing in buy to let property has become a popular in recent years, what do you need to know before you become a buy to let landlord?
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