What are the different types of mortgages available?
Are you wondering “What are the different types of mortgages available?” What are the differences between fixed, variable, tracker and discounted mortgages? When you’re shopping around for a mortgage especially if you are a first time buyer, it can be a...
Stamp Duty – What is it?
Stamp Duty – what is it? When you buy a residential property or land in either England or Northern Ireland and its value exceeds £125k, you will have to pay what’s known as Stamp Duty Land Tax – more commonly abbreviated by estate agents and mortgage...
The beginner’s guide to getting a mortgage
Mortgages aren’t known for being quick and easy, but they certainly don’t need to be a cause of stress.In this blog, we’ll take you through the process of getting a mortgage so that your house-buying experience will be as smooth as possible. It definitely helps to...
How to buy a house
For most of us, buying a house is the biggest financial transaction of our lives and not one to be undertaken lightly. Fortunately, with some clear expectations of what to expect from the home-buying process, we can plan ahead, avoid the pitfalls and get the best...