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First-time buyersFeatures and guides for those looking to buy their first property, including tips on saving for a deposit and what to look for in your mortgage.
RemortgagingRemortgaging can save you thousands of pounds. Read our guide on how to switch mortgages to find out more.
Buy-to-letIf you're looking to become a landlord for the first time, our buy-to-let guide can help you make the most of your investment.
The ultimate mortgage if you're indecisivePerplexed by the fixed/tracker rate debate? With this mortgage, you don't actually have to choose between them!
The most exclusive mortgagesDo existing customers get the best deals on the market?
Will it soon be harder to get a mortgage?Interest rates have fallen to record lows, but the eurozone crisis could see lending tightened again.
Mortgages that only need a 5% depositBelieve it or not, you can get on the property ladder even if you only have a 5% deposit.
Fixed-rate mortgage rates fall to record lowFixed- rate mortgages look very tempting right now as interest rates fall to a record low.
The offset mortgage that's worth buyingWe identify an offset mortgage that is worth buying in today's low interest, high inflation environment.
The sneaky mortgage rate that may cost youIn the old days lenders had one standard variable rate each. But not any more. So which one will you have to pay?
100% mortgage from Aldermore could help first-time buyersIs Aldermore's 100% mortgage offering a signal of hope for first-time buyers? And what are the risks involved?
Banks warn families: cut back or lose your homeMore than 30,000 struggling families will be warned to cut spending or face losing their homes when interest rates rise.
Should you really be rushing to remortgage?Fears over rising rates have convinced many homeowners to remortgage now – but is that the right move?
















