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Everything you need to get mortgage-ready

Work out the numbers, read up on how it all works, and run a few handy checks, all in one place. Stuck on any of it? We are always happy to talk it through.

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Crunch the numbers

Mortgage calculators

Get a quick feel for the figures, then book a free chat for a precise, whole-of-market answer.

Mortgage affordability calculator How much could you borrow? Mortgage repayment calculator What would the monthly payments be? Stamp duty calculator How much Stamp Duty will you pay? Mortgage deposit calculator How big a deposit do you need? Total cost of buying a house calculator The total cost of buying a home Mortgage overpayment calculator What could overpaying save you?

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Learn the basics

Guides worth a read

Plain-English explainers so you know what to look for and what the jargon means.

Guide How to choose a mortgage adviser: a plain-English checklist Choose a mortgage adviser who is authorised by the Financial Conduct Authority (FCA), properly qualified (usually to CeMAP standard), genuinely whole-of-market rather… Guide Whole-of-market vs tied mortgage advice: what is the difference? The difference comes down to how much of the mortgage market someone can actually reach. A tied adviser can only recommend products… Guide What does “FCA registered” mean for your mortgage advice? "FCA registered" means a firm is either directly authorised by the Financial Conduct Authority, or is registered with it as an Appointed… Guide What does “CeMAP qualified” mean (and why it matters to you)? debug test excerpt xyz

Useful tools and checks

A few trusted third-party tools to help you get everything in order before you apply.

Check your credit file Ad See what lenders see. Reviewing your credit file before you apply helps you fix issues early. Stamp Duty checker A quick third-party estimate of the Stamp Duty on your purchase. Find an EPC certificate Look up a property’s energy performance certificate on GOV.UK.

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