Mortgage Guides & Advice

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Can I Get a Mortgage as a First Time Buyer? Seven Myths That Could Be Ruling You Out

Can I Get a Mortgage as a First Time Buyer? Seven Myths That Could Be Ruling You Outby: Mark Green CeMAPPublished on: 20/08/2026

58% of first time buyers rule themselves out before applying. Most are wrong. Seven myths, busted.

Home Buyers
Can I Get a Mortgage as a First Time Buyer? Seven Myths That Could Be Ruling You Out

Using the Lifetime ISA to Buy Your First Home

Using the Lifetime ISA to Buy Your First Homeby: Mark Green CeMAPPublished on: 06/07/2026

How the Lifetime ISA works for first-time buyers, plus the changes coming from 2028.

Home Buyers
Using the Lifetime ISA to Buy Your First Home

Should I Fix My Mortgage Now or Wait for Rates to Come Down?

Should I Fix My Mortgage Now or Wait for Rates to Come Down?by: Mark Green CeMAPPublished on: 03/06/2026

Unsure whether to lock in a fixed rate or hold off? We weigh up the key factors to help you decide.

Remortgaging
Should I Fix My Mortgage Now or Wait for Rates to Come Down?

The Renters' Rights Act Is Now in Force: What It Means for Your Buy-to-Let Mortgage

The Renters' Rights Act Is Now in Force: What It Means for Your Buy-to-Let Mortgageby: Mark Green CeMAPPublished on: 01/05/2026

The Renters' Rights Act is now in force. Here's what it means for your buy-to-let mortgage.

Buy to Let
The Renters' Rights Act Is Now in Force: What It Means for Your Buy-to-Let Mortgage

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There will be a fee for mortgage advice. The precise amount will depend upon your circumstances but we estimate that it will be £495 for a residential/buy to let mortgage or £1,495 for an equity release/retirement mortgage.

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