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Mortgages
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Getting the best rate
Hannah Ricci
Getting a mortgage is a huge commitment and is likely to be your biggest regular expense. That's why it's crucial to get the best rate available, explains Hannah Ricci.
Just how hot is the property market?
Jennifer Hill
One of the hottest dinner party topics is back on the menu with a vengeance - but with indicators varying, just how fast are house prices rising? By Jennifer Hill.
Avoid any pitfalls in shared finances
Hannah Ricci
Couples are more likely to fall out over money problems than any other issue, so it pays to be frank with your partner, explains Hannah Ricci.
10 questions to ask your mortgage advisor
Hannah Ricci
Whether you are buying a new house or simply remortgaging, a good mortgage adviser can save you stress and hassle, not to mention large sums of money, says Hannah Ricci.
Ain't nothing going on but the rent
Sam Barrett
With many first-time buyers priced out of the market, there are still plenty of opportunities for investors in buy-to-let, says Sam Barrett.
Homing in on the right loan - Part One
Faith Glasgow
The mortgage marketplace has become both highly complex and highly competitive. Faith Glasgow guides you step-by-step to the best deal.
Homing in on the right loan - Part Two
Faith Glasgow
The mortgage marketplace has become both highly complex and highly competitive. Faith Glasgow guides you step by step to the best deal.
Can offset mortgages save you money?
Rachel Lacey
It's possible to save literally thousands of pounds with an offset mortgage, but only if you have substantial savings. Here's how to work out if you could benefit.
Address the shortfall on your endowment mortgage
Emma-Lou Montgomery
More than half a million homeowners have done nothing to address the shortfall in their endowment mortgages. Here's our guide to where to start.
Is getting a mortgage with a friend a recipe for disaster?
Ray Boulger
Rising costs of residential property may lead some to consider getting a mortgage with a friend, so be aware of the risks
Can you trust your estate agent?
Isabelle Kassam
Buying and selling property is stressful when you suspect the middle man of not playing fair
How £1,000 can transform your home
With fewer active buyers in the market, if you want to sell your home you need to make it stand out from the rest. Here are our tips for sprucing up your property without breaking the bank.
Mortgaging to buy a property overseas
Faith Glasgow
Sometimes it pays to borrow in sterling, and sometimes in a foreign currency.