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What do I need to know or do before I take out my mortgage or remortgage?
Buying a home, moving house or even just remortgaging can be one of the mos...

What do I need to consider when looking at a shared ownership property?
One of the first things to look at if you’re considering purchasing a hom...

Is a good credit rating important when taking out a mortgage?
Need a loan or a mortgage? You’ll need a good credit rating first to make...

Buy or Rent - which one costs you more?
It’s always going to be a question for first-time buyers and sometimes ev...

Bank of England holds interest rates again at 5.25%
The Bank of England held the base interest rate at 5.25% for the fifth meet...

To Track or Fix | Which mortgage is better?
Should you track or fix your mortgage? Let's consider the options available...

Mortgage Rates: What to do next?
There’s hardly a week goes by lately when there aren’t reports in the p...

How Could the Spring Budget Affect Me?
Last week saw Chancellor Jeremy Hunt deliver what could be his last Budget ...

Interest Rates Explained
Interest rates: What are they? how do they work? How does the base rate a...

Exciting News for First-Time Buyers: Mortgage Guarantee Scheme Extended to 2025
The government has extended the mortgage guarantee scheme for an additional...

A No Deposit 100% mortgage for first-time buyers
All you need to know about the Skipton Building Society Track Record Mortg...

Everything you Need to Know About Tracker Mortgages
If you're currently looking for a mortgage or are looking to remortgage in ...