Buying

Explore our buying podcast series! Here, we tackle essential questions to guide you through the mortgage and home-buying process. From understanding EPC’s impact on your mortgage to finding the best rates. Each episode has insights to help you make informed decisions at every step of your buying journey.

Buying a House Checklist

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Buying your first home can feel overwhelming, but we’ve got you covered! Louise Gookey breaks down a simple 10-point checklist to guide you through every step of the first-time buying process. From saving for a deposit to getting your paperwork in order and finding the right property, we’ll help you feel confident and prepared. Tune …

Mortgage Offer for First Time Buyer

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Having a mortgage offer as a first-time buyer is exciting; you’ve been approved 🙌 Joining Phil to explain a bit more about mortgage offers, how long they last and what to do if you need to extend is Andy from Skipton Building Society. Tune in for: Difference between a mortgage in principle and a mortgage …

How Does a Mortgage Work

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Join Phil Spencer and mortgage expert Umera Patel, in collaboration with Skipton Building Society, as they tackle common questions for first-time homebuyers, such as how does a mortgage work. Essential advice for anyone aiming to buy their first home! Tune in for: What should first-time buyers do when looking for a mortgage? Factors lenders consider …

What Home Can I Afford?

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Do you know what factors influence what house you can afford? In this episode of our First-Home Focus podcast series, Property expert and Move iQ founder Phil Spencer breaks down all the elements that factor into what you can afford, from your credit report and affordability checks to how much your deposit impacts what is …

What is a First Time Home Buyer?

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Do you know what it means to be a first-time buyer? In this episode of our First-Home Focus podcast series, we break down what a first time homebuyer is, so you can be crystal clear before you start your homebuying journey. Property expert and Move iQ founder Phil Spencer, spells out what you need for …

What Is a Shared Ownership Mortgage?

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Could shared ownership be an option for you? In this part of our First-Home Focus podcast series, Phil is joined by Emma Jaggar to explain what a shared ownership mortgage is and the important things to understand if you’re considering one. Emma is a Mortgage Product Specialist at Skipton Building Society. Tune in for: Pros …

First Time Home Buyer Mortgage Eligibility

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What factors impact a first-time home buyers mortgage eligibility? In this episode of our First-Home Focus podcast series, Phil Spencer is joined by Mortgage and Protection Expert, Umera Patel from Skipton Building Society to break down the eligibility criteria. Tune in for: What lenders consider when looking at first time buyers Financial preparation Why timing …

Top Tips for First Time Buyers

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Property expert and Move iQ founder Phil Spencer is back in this episode of our First-Home Focus podcast series, offering key tips to support first-time buyers on their property journey. There’s a lot to unpack, but in association with Skipton Building Society, we’re here to help. Tune in for: Mortgage options Freehold Vs Leasehold Understanding …

How Interest Works on a Mortgage

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Interest impacts many variables that make up your mortgage. As part of our First-Home Focus podcast series, Emma Jaggar, Mortgage Protection Specialist for Skipton Building Society chats to Phil and explains how and why interest rates differ, to help you on your first-time buyer journey. Tune in for: What impacts interest rates Different types of …

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