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Getting a mortgage on a house to live in, while on a visa with just a 5% deposit

28th June 2025

You may have heard many people say that it is impossible to get a mortgage in the UK without having lived in the country for a few years and without a larger deposit than other people. That is not true.

Bad credit mortgages - getting a mortgage with bad credit

21st June 2025

If you are reading this, you have probably already tried to get a mortgage and been turned down for bad credit - or even a lack of credit! Maybe you have been told to wait a few years for your credit to improve.

Introduction to buying your home in the UK with a mortgage

14th June 2025

Buying your very first home in the UK is a significant milestone in anybody's life - so if you are thinking on making the plunge - congratulations! While applying for a mortgage may seem daunting, we can help.

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