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Property & Mortgages

Deposits, mortgage types, affordability and the real cost of buying a home.

Mortgage Deposits Explained: How Much You Really Need and How to Save It

The deposit is the biggest hurdle between most people and their first home. Here is what lenders actually ask for, why a bigger deposit helps, and how people save one.

31 August 20264 min read

Property & Mortgages

Renting vs Buying in the UK: The Real Costs

"Renting is throwing money away" is more nuanced than it sounds. Here are the true costs on both sides.

7 August 20266 min read

Mortgage Deposits Explained: How Much You Really Need and How to Save It

Renting vs Buying in the UK: The Real Costs

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