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Ownership & Improvements tips and guides
How can I buy out my partner on a mortgage?
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How loan to value (LTV) ratio affects your mortgage
5 min read
What’s the average cost of running a home in the UK?
4 min read
Leasehold vs freehold: what's the difference?
6 min read
What is a zero deposit scheme and what are the pros and cons?
4 min read
Mortgage arrears: how to avoid it and what to do if you can’t pay
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Should I pay off my mortgage or invest?
4 min read
What is planning permission and how can I get it?
5 min read
What is a second charge mortgage and how do they work?
3 min read
Can I get a discount on my Council Tax bill?
What is buildings insurance and what does it cover?
How to protect your property portfolio from IHT
How much value will a loft conversion add to my home?
How to add value to your home: 10 of the best ways
How much value does a garden office add to your house?
Home insulation and boiler grants: What can you get?
Solar panels: are they worth it and how much could you save?
Negative equity: What is it and what can you do about it?
How to protect your property share after a break-up or separation
What is the fixed-rate mortgage ticking timebomb?
New home checklist: what to do when you move into a new house
How to invest in property: everything you need to know
How to spot a money pit: the pros and cons of property renovation
Should you overpay on your mortgage? The pros and cons
Survey problems – and what they cost to fix
What to do when you inherit a property
How to become mortgage free
How does the mortgage redemption process work?
How much is my house worth?
What is mortgage life insurance and do I need it?
How much is home insurance on average and what does it cover?
Indemnity insurance when buying or selling property
What is mortgage protection insurance & do I need it?
Property surveys: what are they and what are the different types?
How does divorce affect my mortgage?
Renovation and property developing
House extensions: should I get one and how much do they cost?
Building your own home: how to do it and how much it could cost
Can I port my mortgage?
What does your conveyancing solicitor do?
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