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Our resource library has everything you need to help you on your journey to getting a mortgage. Whether you're been through the mortgage process before or this is your first time, you'll find an array of information and knowledge to set you on the right path and keep you 'in the know,' from industry news to expert advice and how-to guides.

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First Time buyer

Wondering where
to start?

Learn how to budget

Getting mortgage ready

Finding a property

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Remortgaging

Get ready to move to the right deal for you

What is remortgaging?

When is it time to remortgage?

How much does it cost to remortgage?

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Buy-to-let

Learn about investing in property

Is buy-to-let still a good investment?

Letting to a family member

Does your EPC rating really matter?

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Protection

Protect what matters to you most

What is protection?

What is buildings and contents insurance?

Do I need protection for my mortgage?

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New build homes

Building your home brick by brick

Why buy a new build house?

Incentive schemes to buy a new build home

The benefits of buying a new build

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The Green Hub

Sustainable living starts at home

What is a green mortgage?

EPC calculator

What do sustainability buzzwords mean?

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Editor's picks

Here’s a selection of our current favourite articles:

Are mortgage rates ever going to fall?

While news surrounding the current mortgage market changes from one day to the next, something that doesn’t seem to alter is the trajectory of mortgage rates, which has - up until now - continued to increase.

Easy things you can do to save energy in your home

Autumn is officially upon us and many of us are ready to turn the heating up. However, the recent energy crisis means we may need to find energy savings elsewhere. So what easy things can you do to save energy in your home this autumn?

‘Buy now, pay later’ giant Klarna will now share your data with UK credit agencies.

The UK’s ‘Buy now pay later ' (BNPL) firm, Klarna, has announced they’ll share data with UK credit referencing agencies from 1st June 2022. Read our article to find out how this may impact your mortgage application.

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Help for first time buyers

In what will be a post-Help to Buy market, it's clear that there needs to more done for first time buyers to help combat major shifts in the UK's housing market. How can brokers and lenders help?

Are mortgage rates ever going to fall?

While news surrounding the current mortgage market changes from one day to the next, something that doesn’t seem to alter is the trajectory of mortgage rates, which has - up until now - continued to increase.

How long does a mortgage offer last?

It’s a known fact that the mortgage application process is stressful, not to mention time-consuming. While receiving a mortgage offer means you’re one step along in the homebuying journey, there are still several hurdles you’ll need to clear before you’re out the other side.

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