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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 to add value to your home
Your home's value can fluctuate according to the market, but you can also increase its value by taking a few steps. Our guide explains further.
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House valuation – find out what your home is worth
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.
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How to apply for a mortgage
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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When should I fix a mortgage rate?
Fixed rate mortgages rates are getting increasingly competitive, with rates at all time lows, but is 2015 the year to fix your rate?
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Porting Your Mortgage - Keep Your Mortgage on The Move
If you are moving home you might be able to keep your existing mortgage and move it over to your new property - this is known as porting
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Mortgage costs - how to compare mortgages
Mortgages are often complicated products, with a lot to take into account. But, you can compare the cost of different mortgages by looking at monthly repayments.
Learn moreHow to get a mortgage
To get a mortgage you need to have at least a 5% deposit for a home as well as meeting affordability and credit score criteria with a lender.
Learn moreShould You Get Your Mortgage From Your Bank?
Your bank already knows your circumstances and can get an idea of your reliability with less effort when it comes to assessing your mortgage application
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How to build your own home
Find out more about how to build your own home. Building your own home could be cheaper than buying a house, but there's a lot to consider.
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What is Gazumping? A Guide to Gazumping
Gazumping is when a buyer had an offer accepted at the end of the purchase but the seller at last minute has decided to accept an offer from another buyer
Learn moreMortgage Terminology - A to Z - What You Need to Know
We have put together a mortgage glossary to help even the experienced homeowner get to grips with all of the important terminology
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