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Homeownership & Renting

Full help for homeowners and renters

Should you overpay your mortgage?

Our guide explains:

  • Why overpaying can help save £10,000s

  • Where saving beats overpaying your mortgage

  • Things to check before overpaying your mortgage

  • How to actually overpay your mortgage

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Our homeownership & renting need-to-knows

Our guides cover everything you need to know about homeownership and renting, including:

What is a leasehold?

Circa four million properties in England and Wales are leasehold. Our guide explains:

  • The differences between leasehold and freehold

  • Which properties are more likely to be leasehold

  • Why your lease length is important

  • Responsibilities of leasehold homeowners, letting fees and more

Read more about leaseholds.

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Homeownership and renting guides

Including how to compare estate agents
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Top tips on ways of finding out what your property is currently worth
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Step-by-step guide on how to do it
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How to buy the freehold or get the right to manage
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Could you save on an energy-efficient home with a green mortgage?
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How to get prepared for the big move
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Rental rights, energy tips, letting fees & more
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How 400,000 may be able to lower their bands and gain £1,000s
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Find free cash for your home
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Compare deals, understand your rights and save on your energy
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30-50% discounts off new-build homes
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How to spot the dodgy practice known as 'conditional selling'
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Do you need fibre? Top picks, how to switch & much more
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Buying repossessions and what to watch for
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Can you save £10,000s by switching?
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Big meter savings, freebies & more
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