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Divorce and Mortgages

It’s vitally important that you understand your mortgage options during or following a divorce or separation from a partner. John Charcol’s guide provides the perfect starting point.

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Can I Borrow Money for a Mortgage Deposit?

Learn when you can borrow money for a deposit on a house in our guide. From family loans to bridging – find out everything you need to know here.

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    Divorce and Mortgages

    It’s vitally important that you understand your mortgage options during or following a divorce or separation from a partner. John Charcol’s guide provides the perfect...

    Couple Smiling And Showing Off Their New House Keys

    Can I Borrow Money for a Mortgage Deposit?

    Learn when you can borrow money for a deposit on a house in our guide. From family loans to bridging – find out everything you...

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    Capital Gains Tax Guide

    You pay Capital Gains Tax on the profit you make from the sale of a property that’s not your main residence. In our guide we...

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    Second Home Stamp Duty

    What is second home Stamp Duty? Learn how second property tax works & use our calculator to work out how much Stamp Duty you’ll pay...

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    Applying for a Mortgage

    Applying for a mortgage couldn’t be simpler with our easy and simple guide from application to accepting your offer.

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    Tenants in Common

    If you buy a property with someone as tenants in common, you each own a separate share. Find out how this works, how it’s different...

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    Buy-to Let-Tax Changes

    Our buy-to-let tax changes guide takes you through the latest regarding the Stamp Duty holiday, buy-to-let mortgage interest tax relief and more.

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    Tax on Rental Income

    What don’t you know about the tax on rental income? Our guide gives landlords insight on how it’s applied, the rates you’ll pay and your...

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    Buy to Let Limited Company

    Considering buying a buy-to-let property through a limited company? Read about tax efficiencies, setting up a buy-to-let LTD company, advantages & disadvantages

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    Buy-to-Let Stamp Duty Guide

    Are you looking to purchase a buy-to-let property? Learn all about second home Stamp Duty right here. Work out how much you’ll pay with our...

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    Family Offset Mortgage

    Could a family offset mortgage be right for you? Find out what a family offset is, who they can help, how they work, where to...

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    Rent to Buy and Other Low Deposit Mortgage Schemes UK

    Want to know where your mortgage deposit can come from? See our guide for information on legitimacy and which deposit sources lenders deem acceptable and...

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    How Do Offset Mortgages Work?

    Find out whether an offset mortgage could work for you in this guide. Here we explain what offset mortgages are, how they’re different from normal...

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    Joint Mortgage with Parents

    A joint mortgage with parents could be a way for you to borrow more. Find out how joint mortgages work, the drawbacks & what alternatives...

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    Gifted Deposit Mortgage

    Can you get a mortgage with a gifted deposit? Find out in our guide. We explain what a gifted deposit is, how it works, the...

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    Mortgage Deposit Amounts

    Learn all about the different mortgage deposit amount options, how they affect your mortgage, how they vary depending on what type of borrower you are...

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    How Much Deposit Do You Need for a Mortgage?

    Learn how much deposit you need for a mortgage in our guide. We explain what the minimum deposit needed for a mortgage is, what you...

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    Family Springboard Mortgage or Family Deposit Mortgage

    The Family Springboard Mortgage is one of multiple family deposit mortgages currently available. Learn all about it & other similar products here.

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