Mortgage Guides & Advice

Practical, plain English guides written by our Chorley-based advisers, covering everything from buying your first home to reviewing your mortgage. When you are ready to act on what you have read, our mortgage advice service is here to help.

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Could you buy your first home with just £5,000 saved?

Could you buy your first home with just £5,000 saved?by: Sue Slack CeMAPPublished on: 12/05/2026

Halifax's new £5,000 deposit mortgage could help first-time buyers get on the ladder sooner.

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Could you buy your first home with just £5,000 saved?

What is a Joint Borrower Sole Proprietor Mortgage and Could It Help You?

What is a Joint Borrower Sole Proprietor Mortgage and Could It Help You?by: Sue Slack CeMAPPublished on: 08/04/2026

A JBSP mortgage lets a parent boost a child's borrowing without going on the deeds. Find out how it works and whether it could be the right solution.

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What is a Joint Borrower Sole Proprietor Mortgage and Could It Help You?

Buy to Let in Your Own Name or Through a Limited Company - Which is Right for You?

Buy to Let in Your Own Name or Through a Limited Company - Which is Right for You?by: Sue Slack CeMAPPublished on: 08/04/2026

Should you buy your next rental property personally or through a limited company SPV? Here is what landlords need to understand before deciding.

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Buy to Let in Your Own Name or Through a Limited Company - Which is Right for You?

Credit Scores and Mortgages - What You Need to Know

Credit Scores and Mortgages - What You Need to Knowby: Sue Slack CeMAPPublished on: 08/04/2026

Your credit score affects which mortgages you can access and at what rate. Here is how it works and what you can do to improve your chances.

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Credit Scores and Mortgages - What You Need to Know

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