First-time buyer mistakes to avoid
Buying your first home is exciting – but first-time buyer mistakes are bound to happen when you’ve never done it before. Of course, an estate agent, your solicitor and mortgage…
What is the Help to Buy equity loan scheme?
The clock is ticking for first-time buyers wanting to take advantage of Help to Buy for new-build homes. They can access the equity loan scheme from the government until 31…
What to expect on completion day
You’ve had your offer accepted, exchanged contracts, packed and now you’re waiting for completion day! Completion is the last stage in the process of buying a house and can take…
What is mortgage equity?
Whenever you decide to remortgage you maybe asked about the value of your equity. But what is your mortgage equity? Put simply, your equity is the share of the property…
Why you need a deposit to buy a home
You’ve seen your dream home and have worked out your monthly mortgage budget – all you need now is your deposit. And that’s where things get tricky! How much money…
Steps to buying your first home
There are steps to take before you buy your first home. At The Mortgage Dog, we understand that if you’re a first-time buyer it can be daunting or something of…
First-time buyers – what you need to know
The thought of buying a new house can be exciting… but it can also cause a little bit of concern! It may be the most expensive purchase you’ll ever make,…