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Your home is your castle. Whether you’re taking your first step onto the property ladder (first-time buyer), looking to rent out your investment property (buy-to-let) or just curious about the buying process, we have the insight and information you need to make the most of your mortgage. Check out our remortgaging section if you're looking to remortgage your home.
First Time Buyer
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TSB cuts three & five-year mortgage rates
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Labour proposes tightening mortgage lending and end to the ‘buy-to-let frenzy’
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Landlords and letting agents have been banned from charging tenant fees after th...
House price growth stagnates for sixth consecutive month
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Santander Mortgages is offering £1,000 cashback with its three-year first-time ...Remortgage
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Peer-to-peer provider Lendy enters administration
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FCA research: Consumers ‘not always aware of consequences’ of execution-only mortgage purchases
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