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There are a range of mortgage-related difficulties that apply uniquely to country properties. Throughout this article, we show that while mainstream lenders are often unwilling to lend on such properties, there are almost always specialist lenders that will give serious consideration to such mortgage applications.

We discuss the factors affecting the attractiveness of short- compared to long-term fixed-rate mortgages, with the aim of helping our readers ascertain which option is most suitable for them.

Later life mortgages have exploded in popularity over recent years. We explain why this is not necessarily a bad thing, and provide an overview of the main types of mortgage product available to older borrowers.

Political uncertainty is rampant. Nobody knows where we as a nation will end up. But amidst this roiling sea of uncertainty, the British economy is marching on unperturbed.

Our client – a UK business owner – wished to raise finance in order to purchase the property he had been renting for the previous twelve months. The problem, however, was that he did not have two years' worth of accounts, which meant that most lenders would not consider his case.

Our client – a British expat living in Cameroon – wished to purchase a six-bedroom country home on the outskirts of an idyllic Welsh village.

Throughout this article we discuss recent trends in the UK mortgage market, looking at the BTL sector, later-life mortgages, the first-time-buyer market, long-term fixed mortgages, and more.

Renting vs. Buying: we discuss the reasons behind the current first-time buyer boom and explain why acquiring a property today could save you over a million pounds over the next 40 years.