Bridging finance when moving home
Bridging finance can help cover a short-term gap between buying your next home and selling your current one, but costs, risks, and the repayment route need careful planning.
Deposit Unlock scheme explained
Deposit Unlock can help eligible buyers purchase a new build home with a 5% deposit, but availability depends on the developer, lender, property, and your affordability.
Family-assisted mortgages explained
Family-assisted mortgages can help buyers use support from parents or relatives, but the right route depends on deposit help, affordability, ownership, and risk.
Lifetime ISAs for first-time buyers
A Lifetime ISA can help eligible first-time buyers boost their deposit with a government bonus, but there are rules around age, property price, timing, and withdrawals.
First Homes scheme explained
The First Homes scheme can reduce the purchase price for eligible first-time buyers, but you’ll need to check local rules, resale conditions, and mortgage affordability.
Freehold vs leasehold: what is the difference when buying a home?
Buying a home means checking more than the property price. See how freehold and leasehold differ, what costs to check and why lease details matter.
First-time buyer mortgages: a clear guide
Understand your deposit, borrowing options and buying costs. Follow the steps from checking your budget to getting a mortgage and moving into your first home.
What is a mortgage?
A mortgage lets you borrow money to buy a property, with the loan secured against the home and repaid over an agreed term.
How long is a mortgage offer valid for?
A mortgage offer is a major step in the mortgage process. It means the lender has assessed your application, reviewed the property and confirmed the mortgage they are prepared to offer.
How the mortgage process works
The mortgage process can feel easier to manage when you know each stage, from early affordability checks to application, offer, and completion.