
Self-Employed Mortgages: How They Work and What Lenders Actually Look For
Self-employed? Getting a mortgage isn’t harder, it’s just more paperwork. Here’s how lenders assess your income and what strengthens your application.
Your go-to guide for navigating the UK property market with confidence. From first viewings to final offers, we break down the process in plain English. We cover what to look for, what to ask, and how to make smart moves without losing your head (or your deposit). Real stories, expert insight, and practical advice to help you find the home that’s truly right for you.

Self-employed? Getting a mortgage isn’t harder, it’s just more paperwork. Here’s how lenders assess your income and what strengthens your application.

A clear, practical glossary of the mortgage terms that actually matter, from LTV and SVR to completion, equity and remortgaging, explained in plain English.

Choosing the right conveyancer keeps your purchase moving. Here’s how to compare fees, spot red flags, and find someone who’ll communicate clearly.

New build mortgages work differently: bigger deposits, stricter criteria, and timing issues. Here’s how to navigate delays, valuations, and lender rules.

Practical, proven ways to build a mortgage deposit faster: from LISAs to debt reduction, income boosts, and saving strategies that actually work.

A clear, step-by-step guide to getting a mortgage; from first chat with an adviser to collecting the keys on completion day.

Learn what surveyors do, when you need one, and how to choose the right type; from homebuyer reports to snagging surveys, before buying or selling

A conveyancer handles the legal side of buying or selling a home. Here’s what they do, why you need one, and how to find someone you can trust.

Viewing a property isn’t a vibe check; it’s detective work. Learn what to ask, what to check, and how to show agents you’re a serious buyer, not just a dreamer.