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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What Is an EPC Rating and Why Does It Matter for Your Buy-to-Let Mortgage?

What Is an EPC Rating and Why Does It Matter for Your Buy-to-Let Mortgage?von: Sue Slack CeMAPVeröffentlicht am: 03/06/2026

EPC rules for landlords are tightening. Here's what your property's energy rating means for your BTL mortgage.

Buy to Let
What Is an EPC Rating and Why Does It Matter for Your Buy-to-Let Mortgage?

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

Could you buy your first home with just £5,000 saved?von: Sue Slack CeMAPVeröffentlicht am: 12/05/2026

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

Home Buyers
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?von: Sue Slack CeMAPVeröffentlicht am: 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.

Mortgage Guides
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?von: Sue Slack CeMAPVeröffentlicht am: 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.

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

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