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What Self-Employment Actually Looks Like to a Mortgage Lender

What Self-Employment Actually Looks Like to a Mortgage Lender

by James Blackler | Apr 8, 2026 | Thinking About Money

There’s a version of this conversation that happens regularly. Someone who has been self-employed for several years — earning well, managing their finances carefully, building something they’re genuinely proud of — sits down to explore a mortgage and...
Why Buying in a Chain Feels Different — and How to Navigate It

Why Buying in a Chain Feels Different — and How to Navigate It

by James Blackler | Mar 31, 2026 | Thinking About Money

  Most people buying a property will find themselves in a chain at some point. It might be simple — a short sequence of two or three transactions moving in the same direction. Or it might be longer, more complex, and involving people they’ll never meet making...
Why Financial Decisions Feel Heavier Than They Should

Why Financial Decisions Feel Heavier Than They Should

by James Blackler | Mar 28, 2026 | Thinking About Money

Most financial decisions don’t fail because the numbers were wrong.They fail because the emotional load became heavier than the decision itself. Buying a property, committing to a long-term loan, or restructuring finances tends to trigger a disproportionate sense of...

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OAKSTEAD FINANCE

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Arding & Hobbs
10 St John's Road
London
SW11 1PN

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020 3831 2333

Oakstead Finance Limited is registered in England and Wales. No. 14073657. Registered Office: 30-31 Furnival Street, London, EC4A 1JQ.
Oakstead Finance Limited is an Appointed Representative of Cornerstone Finance Group Ltd, which is authorised and regulated by the Financial Conduct Authority.
Cornerstone Finance Group Ltd is registered in England & Wales. No. 08458702. Registered Office: Unit E Copse Walk, Pontprennau, Cardiff, Wales, CF23 8RB.
Oakstead Finance Limited (No. 1046418) and Cornerstone Finance Group Ltd (No. 767202) are entered on the Financial Services Register at https://register.fca.org.uk/

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