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How to Downsize Your Home

Owning

There are many reasons why people downsize. We’re covering how to downsize your home with handy tips about moving to a smaller home.

Can You Remortgage With Help-To-Buy?

Owning

If you bought your home using the Help to Buy scheme, the remortgage process is different. Here’s how to remortgage if you’re on Help to Buy.

When To Remortgage?

Owning

Ever wondered when to remortgage and how it works? Find out where to start your journey and how you can lock in the best deal suited for your circum...

What Types of Mortgages Are There?

Buying

Homebuyers and movers can choose between different types mortgages. It’s important to understand the different types of mortgages. Read on

When Will The Leasehold Reform Happen

Buying

It all came to a head with the leasehold reform act, but what does it entail, and when will the leasehold reform happen?

Is It a Good Time To Sell a House

News

Should I sell or should I stay? That’s the question potential vendors will ask as they ponder whether it is a good time to sell a house. Let's take ...

What is a 95 Percent Mortgage

Buying

What is a 95 percent mortgage? If you’re looking to buy a house, then you might want to find this out. What does it mean and are they risky? Let’s t...

Process for Buying and Selling a House

News

The process for buying and selling a house in the UK is too slow! So, why is it this way? And what is needed to speed things up? Let's take a look

The Benefits of Chain Free Home Buying

Buying

What is meant by chain free? What are the benefits? What is it about them that causes such a problem? Lets take a look.

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How to Downsize Your Home

Can You Remortgage With Help-To-Buy?

When To Remortgage?

What Types of Mortgages Are There?

When Will The Leasehold Reform Happen

Is It a Good Time To Sell a House

What is a 95 Percent Mortgage

Process for Buying and Selling a House

The Benefits of Chain Free Home Buying

How Does Remortgaging Work | S8E9

How to Get Pre-approved For a Mortgage | S8E8

How to Get a Low Deposit Mortgage | S8E7

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How to Downsize Your Home

Can You Remortgage With Help-To-Buy?

When To Remortgage?

What Types of Mortgages Are There?

When Will The Leasehold Reform Happen

Is It a Good Time To Sell a House

What is a 95 Percent Mortgage

Process for Buying and Selling a House

The Benefits of Chain Free Home Buying

How Does Remortgaging Work | S8E9

How to Get Pre-approved For a Mortgage | S8E8

How to Get a Low Deposit Mortgage | S8E7

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