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Deciding on the risk you take with your investments is a slippery subject. One is more likely to think rationally about the concept when your ...
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A product transfer is an often-overlooked method to pay less on your mortgage. Switching to a better rate with your current lender is fast, ea...
View articleHow Shari’ah (Islamic) mortgages work
A Shari’ah-compliant or Islamic mortgage allows you to buy property without paying interest. While this does not necessarily translate to payi...
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Buying a house is exciting, but also stressful. While house-hunting for the perfect home can be fun, it’s important to sort out the details be...
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Working as a UK contractor still has a lot of perks, but there are some complexities when it comes to borrowing money. Mortgage lenders often ...
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New developments offering rental guarantees may be tempting to investors, but short-term rent protection can be at odds with lender focus on l...
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