Our Mortgage Blog: A collection of our very useful ramblings...

Helping you craft your next chapter with confidence and clarity.

Do First-Time Buyers Pay Stamp Duty?

UK First-time buyers don’t pay stamp duty on properties costing up to £300,000, you’ll only pay stamp duty on the portion above £300,000. If the property costs more than £500,000, you’ll pay the stand... ...more

First-time buyer ,Home Finance Blog

September 30, 2025•1 min read

Stamp Duty on Second Homes (UK, 2025)

Understand the new stamp duty rules for second home purchases (including buy-to-lets, holiday homes and property abroad). ...more

Homeowner ,Home Finance Blog

September 24, 2025•2 min read

Remortgage to Release Equity

Remortgage to release equity in 2025: how it works, how much you could borrow, and what to consider before unlocking cash from your home. ...more

Homeowner

September 17, 2025•3 min read

The Ultimate Mortgage Application Checklist (UK)

Improve your chances of mortgage success and get yourself mortgage-ready with our ultimate application checklist. ...more

First-time buyer

August 11, 2025•3 min read

How Long Does a Mortgage in Principle Last?

A mortgage agreement in principle usually lasts between 60 and 90 days, depending on the lender. Here's how it works and what to watch out for... ...more

First-time buyer

August 08, 2025•5 min read

UK Housing Market & Finance Update: Summer 2025 Trends, Insights & Opportunities

As the UK housing market heats up this summer, both buyers and sellers are navigating record highs, affordability shifts, and evolving insurance and lending trends. Here's a comprehensive roundup of t... ...more

Home Finance Blog

August 07, 2025•5 min read

A collection of our very useful ramblings...

Helping you craft your next chapter with confidence and clarity.

Do First-Time Buyers Pay Stamp Duty?

First-time buyer ,Home Finance Blog

September 30, 2025•1 min read

Stamp Duty on Second Homes (UK, 2025)

Understand the new stamp duty rules for second home purchases (including buy-to-lets, holiday homes and property abroad). ...more

Homeowner ,Home Finance Blog

September 24, 2025•2 min read

Remortgage to Release Equity

Remortgage to release equity in 2025: how it works, how much you could borrow, and what to consider before unlocking cash from your home. ...more

Homeowner

September 17, 2025•3 min read

The Ultimate Mortgage Application Checklist (UK)

Improve your chances of mortgage success and get yourself mortgage-ready with our ultimate application checklist. ...more

First-time buyer

August 11, 2025•3 min read

How Long Does a Mortgage in Principle Last?

A mortgage agreement in principle usually lasts between 60 and 90 days, depending on the lender. Here's how it works and what to watch out for... ...more

First-time buyer

August 08, 2025•5 min read

What Is the Maximum Mortgage I Can Get?

When it comes to securing a mortgage, one of the first questions you’ll likely have is, "How much can I borrow?" Understanding the factors that affect your borrowing potential is key to ensuring that ... ...more

First-time buyer

August 05, 2025•5 min read

THINK CAREFULLY BEFORE SECURING OTHER DEBTS AGAINST YOUR HOME.

YOUR HOME MAY BE REPOSSESSED IF YOU DO NOT KEEP UP REPAYMENTS ON YOUR MORTGAGE OR ANY OTHER DEBT SECURED ON IT.

IMPORTANT: With investments, your capital is at risk. Pensions and investments can go down in value as well as up, so you could get back less than you invest.

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