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Buying With 5% Down: How a 95% Mortgage UK Deal Works

Buying With 5% Down: How a 95% Mortgage UK Deal Works

by James Blackler | Sep 22, 2026 | Mortgage Know-How

A 5% deposit can make the difference between continuing to save and having enough cash to consider buying now. For buyers researching 95% mortgage UK options, the headline is straightforward: the mortgage can cover up to 95% of the property value, while the buyer...
Buyer’s Market or Not? Test the Property Before Offering

Buyer’s Market or Not? Test the Property Before Offering

by James Blackler | Sep 16, 2026 | Decisions That Matter

Buyer’s market negotiation begins when a home mover finds a suitable property but the asking price does not reflect its condition, time on the market or the strength of current demand. The opportunity is real only when the buyer can support a lower offer with...
Can the Heliodor Remortgage Guide Help Existing Borrowers?

Can the Heliodor Remortgage Guide Help Existing Borrowers?

by James Blackler | Sep 15, 2026 | Lender Guides

We work regularly with clients who hold an existing Heliodor mortgage, so we have a practical understanding of how the lender approaches applications. Heliodor Mortgages is closed to new business, so existing borrowers seeking a new deal or additional borrowing...
Mortgage Payment Protection Insurance: What Does It Cover?

Mortgage Payment Protection Insurance: What Does It Cover?

by James Blackler | Sep 15, 2026 | Planning, Quietly

Mortgage payment protection insurance can provide a temporary monthly benefit when accident, sickness or involuntary unemployment interrupts earnings. For a household dependent on one salary, the practical question is how long savings and employer support would keep...
How to Handle Mortgage Offer Validity Period Delays

How to Handle Mortgage Offer Validity Period Delays

by James Blackler | Sep 8, 2026 | Mortgage Know-How

Understanding the mortgage offer validity period is a critical consideration for any buyer securing a property, especially when the conveyancing process stalls due to delayed local authority searches or complex legal enquiries. Standard residential purchase approvals...
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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.
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