Kit Sproson

Senior Money Writer – Mortgages Expert

As one of MSE's Money writers, Kit's main topics include mortgages, council tax, wills, funeral plans and scams. He previously covered credit scoring, students and buy now, pay later. Before joining MSE in 2019, Kit worked as a digital journalist for ITV News as well as a court reporter.

Kit has been nominated for the Mortgage Journalist of the Year award at the Headline Money Awards in 2022, 2023 and 2024.

In his spare time, Kit enjoys reading, football, travelling and volunteering at Shelter from the Storm.

Latest from Kit Sproson

Separating might mean you're no longer romantically linked with your partner, but if there's a joint mortgage with both your names on it then you're still financially linked. Fail to keep up with repayments of a joint mortgage, and there could be serious knock-on effects for both of you. This guide explains what you need to know.

7 January 2025

If you're buying a property with somebody else, one of the most important things you'll need to decide is whether to own it as 'joint tenants' or 'tenants in common'. This is something you should carefully consider – as the choice can have a big impact on your future finances and security.

7 January 2025

If you're a homeowner, it's not just the bricks and mortar that keeps the roof over your head, but your ability to repay the mortgage. Falling behind on mortgage repayments means you're in arrears – something that puts you at risk of losing your home (known as 'repossession'). This guide looks at the urgent steps you need to take if you're in arrears.

7 January 2025

Someone writing 'kitchen' on a cardboard box.

It's just before you move home. You're frantically packing boxes, sorting final bills and booking removal vans. But what else do you need to know and do? Our moving home checklist is here to help, offering everything from moving day tips to ways to save on your new household bills. We've split our checklist into three parts: Part 1: Before moving day Part 2: On moving day Part 3: After moving day

7 January 2025

Buying a property can be stressful, and isn't made easier by an estate agent saying you MUST use its recommended solicitor or mortgage broker. This dodgy practice is known as 'conditional selling' – it's against the law, can cost you more and even risk sales falling through, yet it's widespread. We show you what to look out for and how to avoid it.

7 January 2025

Getting a mortgage can seem like climbing Everest, especially with high interest rates and the cost of living eating into your budget... but there are ways you can improve the odds. This guide has our 18 top tips on how to boost your chances of getting accepted for a cheaper mortgage deal.

7 January 2025

Buying a new-build home throws up a unique set of challenges – get it wrong and you risk considerable extra stress and expense. This guide explains what you need to know before, during and after the new-build buying process, with 15+ tips to help make it as smooth as possible.

7 January 2025

Buying a home in Scotland - the timeline.

Buying a home is notoriously stressful. However, knowing the rough outline of how the process works will make things that little easier. This guide walks you through all the steps to buying a home in Scotland, including typical timescales.

7 January 2025

More than £140 million in overpaid tax is sitting in council coffers. Moved home since 1993? You could be owed £100+ of it. Even if you haven't, you might still be due. This guide explains how to check whether you're one of the 800,000 affected, and what steps to take to get the money back.

7 January 2025

Buying a home is one of the most stressful things you'll do – however, knowing a rough outline of how the process works will make the ride that bit smoother. Our buying a home timeline walks you through all the steps involved, from finding your dream home to appointing a conveyancer, and securing a mortgage to picking up the keys.

7 January 2025

If you're moving home you face the question of whether to take your existing mortgage with you or get a brand new deal – but the choice may not always be yours. This guide explains the process of porting a mortgage, whether you're likely to be able to do it and if it's the right option for you.

7 January 2025

There are different fees when it comes to remortgaging, so it's crucial to know the costs when working out if it's worth it. This guide explains what fees and charges you're likely to face. Some won't apply to you, but we've listed them in a timeline of what you'll have to pay, when, and to whom so you can get a rough idea of how remortgaging can cost.

7 January 2025

More than four million people in the UK are self-employed, equivalent to around 12% of the country's workforce. If you're one of them, getting a self-employed mortgage can be challenging and sometimes feels like you're being forced through extra hoops. This guide explains how to boost your chances of mortgage acceptance, what documentation to gather and how to narrow down the right deal for you.

7 January 2025

Buying part of a property through shared ownership is one way of getting a foot on that first rung of the ladder – a ladder that's become harder to climb as property prices have soared. Yet while the concept of shared ownership is straightforward, in practice it can be both complicated and expensive. This guide sets out how the scheme works in England, who can take part and what to look out for.

7 January 2025

Many are struggling with much higher mortgage interest rates, worried about how they'll pay mortgage payments £100s more than what they've been paying. If you're anxious about how you'll make your mortgage payment, we've tips on how you can ease the pressure, including the Government's current support measures.

7 January 2025

Many students leave university having borrowed £10,000s in student loans that'll take decades to repay. Will it affect your ability to get a mortgage now or in the future? The answer is yes, it can – but not to the same extent as other debts. This short guide explains what you need to know.

7 January 2025