Mortgages & Homes
Guides and tools to help you get the best deal on your mortgage
Mortgage calculators
Including how much can you borrow?
Cheap mortgage finding
Don't overpay £1,000s by being on the wrong deal
Mortgage best buys
Find the best deals available on our comparison tool
First-time buyers' guide
Step-by-step help for getting on the property ladder
Boost your mortgage chances
Acceptance can be tough
Stamp duty calculator
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Stamp duty calculator
Use our guide to work out how much you'll need to pay
Mortgage arrears
What to do if you can't pay your mortgage
Shared ownership
A scheme to consider if you're struggling to build a big deposit
Mortgage guarantee scheme
A scheme aimed at those wanting 95% mortgages
Are product transfers worth it?
Remortgaging isn't the only option if you need a new deal
How much can I borrow?
Salary and deposit will impact how big a mortgage you can get
Fixed mortgages edge towards 4%
Though interest rates are still at their highest in years
Secured a mortgage rate that's not yet live (and can be beaten)?
You might be able to switch for free
Lock in a mortgage rate early
Some lenders let you secure a rate six months in advance
Buying a new-build home
Top tips and what to look out for
Should you equity-release?
How releasing cash from your home works - including risks
Switch equity release lifetime mortgage deal?
You could save in the long term
Should I extend my lease?
It's vital you don't let your lease drop below 80 years in length
Popular Guides
- Cheap mortgage finding
How to find the best deal for you
- How much can I afford to borrow?
Why salary & deposit affects how big a mortgage you can get
- Stamp Duty Calculator
Use our guide to work out how much you'll need to pay
Should you remortgage? - Top remortgage deals
Remortgaging is where you take out a new mortgage on a property you already own. The most obvious…
Popular Guides
- Getting ready to remortgage
Sort your credit report, minimise costs & find top deals
- Porting your mortgage
Find out if you can – and should – take your mortgage with you
- How much will remortgaging cost?
Mortgage fees, solicitor costs & more
How much can I borrow?
See how big a mortgage you can get
Ditch your fixed rate mortgage?
Tells you what rate you'd need to make it worth it
First-Time Buyers' Guide - Free PDF guide for first-time buyers
Thinking of buying your first home? It's an exciting but complicated venture, not made any…
Lifetime ISAs - How they work, who they're for & all the best buys
A Lifetime ISA (LISA) can be opened by anyone aged between 18 and 39. You can use it to save…
Popular Guides
- Buying a home – the timeline
A full rundown on what to do & when
- Boost your mortgage chances
Sort your finances before you apply
- Help to Buy & other schemes
Plus who's eligible and how to apply
First-Time Buyers' Best Buys
Speedily find your deal with our mortgage comparison tool
Stamp Duty Calculator
Plus full Q&A on stamp duty land tax
Should I overpay my mortgage? - Can you use savings to overpay?
Interest rates on mortgages are high right now compared to years past, so overpaying your mortgage…
Should you equity-release? - Release money from your home while still living there
Over 55, own your own home, but struggling for cash/want a more comfortable retirement? The…
Popular Guides
- Mortgage arrears
What to do if you can't pay your mortgage
- How to sell your property
19 chronological tips on agents, valuations, removals and more
- Free house price valuations
Tons of tools to investigate a property
Are you a first-time buyer? Use our helpful First-Time Buyers' Guide for top tips on boosting your mortgage chances, different mortgage types, the fees you'll likely pay and much more information.
Looking to remortgage? Our free Remortgage Guide helps you weigh up whether remortgaging is the right option for you, discusses ways of getting the best deals and explains how to lock in a deal early.
We've also got other guides with a Stamp Duty Calculator and a timeline to Buying a home, but if you want to jump straight into comparing mortgages, then check out our Mortgage Best Buys tool. We also have several mortgage calculators to help you crunch the numbers.
Moving home? See our top tips in the How to sell your property guide.