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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.
4 things first-time buyers should ask before they view
by: Daniel FieldPublished on: 20/05/2026You might be scrolling the pages of estate agent or Rightmove and dreaming. But that is the easy part. Long before you put an offer on your first home, you need to have worked through many steps. Here is our advice.
UK Mortgage Guarantee Scheme: What First-Time Buyers Need to Know
by: Daniel FieldPublished on: 11/05/2026The UK Mortgage Guarantee Scheme helps first-time buyers and movers purchase with a 5% deposit. Find
What is the 95% LTV Mortgage Guarantee Scheme? | The Mortgage Dog
by: Daniel FieldPublished on: 11/05/2026The Mortgage Guarantee Scheme: Learn how this 95% LTV mortgage scheme helps first-time buyers and homeowners. Explore eligibility, benefits, and how The Mort
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