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An introduction to mortgages

Buying a home is one of those major steps in life that’s much easier to take if you’re well-informed and get some good advice. Our Mortgage Guide explains the mortgage basics and provides some useful top tips to set you on the right course

Buyers of new builds more protected than ever

It might not be the most exciting thing to think about when looking for a new home but regulations for newly built homes can certainly make a big difference to buyers.

Fewer young people securing mortgages

A proposed new ‘Freedom to Buy’ mortgage guarantee scheme is unlikely to support prospective first-time buyers, according to FCA data analysed by Quilter. The total number of people between the ages of 18 and 30 securing a mortgage was 350,092 in 2023, down from a spike of 401,665 in 2021 

Keen landlords upgrading their EPC

Did you know almost half of all UK pension savers have not thought about who will inherit or otherwise benefit from their retirement savings?

Overcoming the challenges faced by first time buyers

There have always been challenges involved with buying a first home, but what specifically are they and what does the future hold for FTBs?

Longer mortgage terms affect retirement plans

Most of us think our retirement years will be a time to unwind after decades of hard work, but for an increasing number of mortgage holders, this peaceful vision is slipping away.

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