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Can you get a mortgage with bad credit?

Can you get a mortgage with bad credit?By: Daniel Field Published on: 14/08/2025

If you’re wondering whether you can get a mortgage with bad credit, the simple answer is ‘yes’. But there are some things you need to know...

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Can you get a mortgage with bad credit?

5 Top tips for 18-year-old and how to get a £5000 FREE from the government towards your house deposit!

5 Top tips for 18-year-old and how to get a £5000 FREE from the government towards your house deposit!By: Ewan Field Published on: 10/07/2025

Complete guide for 18-year-old school leavers: 5 top financial tips plus how to get £5,000 FREE government money for your house deposit through Lifetime ISA. Learn credit building, mortgage preparation, and smart saving strategies to fast-track your journey to homeownership.

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5 Top tips for 18-year-old and how to get a £5000 FREE from the government towards your house deposit!

First-time buyer’s guide: What to budget for

First-time buyer’s guide: What to budget forBy: Daniel Field Published on: 19/06/2025

Long before your first mortgage payment, you’ll need to budget for funds to leave your bank account. But what are they? We tell you all you need to know.

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First-time buyer’s guide: What to budget for

First-time buyers guide: Income protection

First-time buyers guide: Income protection
By: Daniel Field Published on: 11/06/2025

If you fail to protect your income you could struggle to meet your mortgage repayments. But income protection insurance could help you if you are made unemployed or can’t work through illness.

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First-time buyers guide: Income protection

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