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I can’t get a mortgage – can I?
by: Daniel FieldPublished on: 07/09/2026Many first-time buyers often assume they can’t get a mortgage before they’ve tried. But you might be able to get a mortgage – and you might not. Without having an expert then you’ll never know.
5% deposits are back: Can you now stop renting?
by: Daniel FieldPublished on: 26/08/2026If you think that you’re stuck in a rental because you need a big mortgage deposit, think again. The 5% deposit is back!
5 first-time buyer mortgage myths
by: Daniel FieldPublished on: 30/06/2026When you’re a first-time buyer there is a lot for you to think about. And there are a lot of myths about mortgages to contend with, too. But our guide will make it clear before you start looking for your first home.
Don’t fall for the mortgage deposit myth!
by: Daniel FieldPublished on: 02/06/2026The common myth – especially among first-time buyers – is that you need at least 10% of the property price saved before any lender will consider giving you a mortgage. But that isn’t always the case.
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