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Self Certificate Mortgages – Prove Yourself!

Published on: 23/07/2024

Bank managers are probably the most risk-averse individuals you are likely to meet – without proof of a regular salary and sound financial track record you may presume a frosty reception when you ask about borrowing.

Mortgages. Higher Lending Charges Are Outrageous.

Published on: 19/07/2024

After you scraped together a modest deposit for your new home you may think you're home and dry. Think again. On top of there's the surveyors and solicitors to pay. Then the government want a slice. You've got to pay stamp duty at 1% of the property's price (if the house costs more than £250,000 the rate of stamp duty increases – see the information at the foot of this article). Phew! You're lucky you'll just make it – you'll be a homeowner at last! Then out of the blue t...