If you’re looking to supplement your income or retirement, a holiday let is a great way to go about it. Best of all, you can buy using a mortgage and claim back a raft of allowable expenses as tax relief.
A buyer’s guide to holiday let mortgages
Buying a property using the First Homes scheme
Using the First Homes scheme, first-time buyers in England save 30-50% on the market value of their first home. Plus, if you’re a key worker, a serving member of the armed forces, or a veteran, you are automatically eligible.
Want to save on your energy bills? Consider buying a new build
Offering better energy efficiency than the average UK home, are new build properties the key to offsetting rising energy prices?
Home buying guide, part 5: Completion day
And with that we’ve come to the final chapter in our 5-part property buying series: completion. If you’ve exchanged on a property and are waiting to complete, this guide will help you to prepare for what’s in store.
Home buying guide, part 4: Solicitors and exchange of contracts
Had an offer accepted on a property? Take a look at our 5-minute guide to conveyancing and contracts, which offers some top tips about how to choose the right solicitor for you.
Home buying guide, part 3: Applying for a mortgage
If you’ve recently had an offer accepted on a property in England, this handy guide covers everything you need to know to turn your agreement in principle (AIP) into a formal mortgage offer.
Home buying guide, part 2: Finding a property
Got a mortgage offer in principle and starting to view properties? This 5-minute guide explains the key questions you need to ask and how to decide what to offer.
Home buying guide, part 1: Establishing affordability
Thinking of buying your first home? Here’s a quick look at what you’ll need in order to secure a mortgage agreement in principle.
Quick Guide to Buildings and Contents Insurance
Here, we offer a quick overview of what buildings cover includes, who needs to take it out, and when it’s required.
Securing a better mortgage rate – our guide to Remortgaging
Re-mortgaging allows you to take back control of your monthly mortgage payments, renegotiate your mortgage term, or use the equity in your home to secure funds for making home improvements.