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‘We were mortgage-free at 45, here’s how you can do it too’

Even modest overpayments can save you a fortune. We look at the best ways to pay off your biggest debt early

The Guardian - UK · Oct 31

Is a cheaper mortgage rate worth a £999 fee? How to calculate the best deal for your home

There’s more to consider than how much the fee is - including how much of your loan you pay off and if the fee is paid up front

The Independent UK · Sep 25

Many mortgage brokers are fee-free – who actually pays them and should I use them?

Commission payments are a normal part of the industry - but they shouldn’t affect which deals you are offered

The Independent UK · Aug 20

What is stamp duty, and what has Angela Rayner said about her flat purchase?

Housing market experts emphasised the importance of home-buyers taking specialist advice and double-checking paperwork.

Evening Standard · Sep 3, 2025

Virgin Money mortgage holders cry foul over owner Nationwide’s better deals

Building society offer means Virgin customers pay nearly £1,000 more in fees despite lender owning both brands

The Guardian - UK · May 17, 2025

Santander becomes first major bank to loosen key mortgage rule over customer borrowing limits

Part of a mortgage application includes passing an affordability test - this change may make it easier to loan more money

The Independent UK · Mar 28, 2025

Some sub-4% mortgages will vanish from the market from Friday

One mortgage broker said market movements ‘look to be enough to put some of the very lowest rates in peril’.

Evening Standard · Feb 20, 2025

Annual UK house price growth accelerated in November – ONS

A surprise slowing in inflation has also boosted hopes that mortgage rates could ease.

The Independent UK · Jan 15, 2025

London was the only UK region to see house price falls in year to November 2024

A surprise slowing in inflation has boosted hopes that mortgage rates could ease

Evening Standard · Jan 15, 2025

Households may face a further income squeeze, say experts

Mortgage rates, prices of goods and retirement annuities may potentially be affected by recent market movements.

Evening Standard · Jan 9, 2025