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Row of UK houses under blue sky, text reads "UK Buy-to-Let Mortgage for Expats." Cars parked on street, greenery in front gardens.

Row of UK houses under blue sky, text reads "UK Buy-to-Let Mortgage for Expats." Cars parked on street, greenery in front gardens.

UK Buy-to-Let Mortgage for Expats: Complete 2026 Guide for Non-Residents

Specialist Mortgages

5 days ago13 min read

Can You Get a UK Residential Mortgage If You Live Abroad?

Can You Get a UK Residential Mortgage If You Live Abroad?

Can You Get a UK Residential Mortgage If You Live Abroad?

Specialist Mortgages

5 days ago10 min read

Expat Remortgage Timeline infographic; 6 steps: Initial Enquiry to Completion, totaling 4-8 weeks. Includes icons and process details.

Expat Remortgage Timeline infographic; 6 steps: Initial Enquiry to Completion, totaling 4-8 weeks. Includes icons and process details.

Can You Remortgage Your Former UK Home While Living Abroad as an Expat?

Specialist Mortgages

6 days ago12 min read

Comparison image of Auto-Decline vs. Manual Review. Red side shows instant rejection, no oversight, high errors; blue side shows human, case-by-case review.

Comparison image of Auto-Decline vs. Manual Review. Red side shows instant rejection, no oversight, high errors; blue side shows human, case-by-case review.

Mortgage auto-declined? When manual underwriting may help

Specialist Mortgages

Jan 910 min read

Blue and green split infographic comparing "Legal Charge" and "Equitable Charge" with icons and key differences in registration, title, enforcement, and security.

Blue and green split infographic comparing "Legal Charge" and "Equitable Charge" with icons and key differences in registration, title, enforcement, and security.

Can you get a second charge mortgage without first-charge consent?

Jan 910 min read

Woman walking in a high-street in the UK

Woman walking in a high-street in the UK

Top Buy-to-Let Hotspots in the UK for 2026: Where to Invest for High Rental Yields

Jan 47 min read

A self-employed woman holding her keys in front of her new house

A self-employed woman holding her keys in front of her new house

Mortgage Options for Self-Employed Individuals in 2026: What You Need to Know

Jan 45 min read

A man looking at a calendar of payments due

A man looking at a calendar of payments due

What Happens If You Miss a Payment Before Remortgaging?

Home Buying Tips

Jan 25 min read

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Renovated kitchen with cream cabinets, exposed drywall, and tools on tiled floor. Sunlight through window creates a warm, unfinished look.

Can you build a property portfolio using bridging finance?

Dec 28, 20258 min read

Street with red brick buildings; shops like Waterstone's, Greggs. People walking under a sunny, blue sky. Relaxed urban atmosphere.

Street with red brick buildings; shops like Waterstone's, Greggs. People walking under a sunny, blue sky. Relaxed urban atmosphere.

Can You Get a Mortgage for a Flat Above a Shop?

Specialist Mortgages

Dec 27, 20257 min read

Man in brown jacket, scratching head, stands before a wooden signpost labeled Remortgage and Second Charge Loan. House and trees in background.

Man in brown jacket, scratching head, stands before a wooden signpost labeled Remortgage and Second Charge Loan. House and trees in background.

Remortgage vs Second Charge Loan: Choosing the Right Way to Raise Funds

Dec 27, 20258 min read

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Toy house with red roof on a wooden table, topped by stacked blue credit cards. Text: "CREDIT CARD," card details visible.

Should You Close Credit Cards Before Applying for a Mortgage?

Home Buying Tips

Dec 20, 20255 min read

First time buyers in Bristol preparing for a mortgage in 2025.

First time buyers in Bristol preparing for a mortgage in 2025.

First Time Buyer, Here’s How to Get Mortgage Ready This Year

Home Buying Tips

Dec 19, 20259 min read

A young UK first time buyer working on a laptop in the evening with receipts and a coffee

A young UK first time buyer working on a laptop in the evening with receipts and a coffee

Can Side Hustle Income Really Boost First-Time Buyer Affordability?

Specialist Mortgages

Dec 17, 20258 min read

Further Advance (orange), Remortgage (blue), Second Charge (green), on a plain background.

Further Advance (orange), Remortgage (blue), Second Charge (green), on a plain background.

How to Release Equity from Your Property Without Selling

Nov 12, 20257 min read

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Curved street with brick houses and an apartment building at sunset. Warm orange sky, two parked cars, and streetlamps casting shadows.

Remortgage vs Product Transfer: Which Deal Is Best for You?

product transfer

Nov 4, 202510 min read

Bright living room with a grey sofa, wooden coffee table, and dining set. Open kitchen with white cabinets. Large windows show sunny day.

Bright living room with a grey sofa, wooden coffee table, and dining set. Open kitchen with white cabinets. Large windows show sunny day.

Will renting a room affect my mortgage?

Specialist Mortgages

Nov 3, 20259 min read

Calculator and credit card statement marked "CLEARED" on a wooden kitchen table. Bright room with white tiles and a bowl of oranges.

Calculator and credit card statement marked "CLEARED" on a wooden kitchen table. Bright room with white tiles and a bowl of oranges.

Does Paying Off Credit Cards Before Application Improve Your Chances?

Home Buying Tips

Oct 21, 20259 min read

Mortgage broker reviewing payslips to use overtime income for mortgage

Mortgage broker reviewing payslips to use overtime income for mortgage

Using Bonus or Overtime Income for a Mortgage: How Do Lenders View It?

Oct 10, 20255 min read

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Person relaxes on a beige armchair, basking in sunlight, the room feels calm and peaceful.

Everything You Need to Know About Mortgage Payment Holidays in the UK

Home Buying Tips

Oct 9, 20256 min read

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