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What Are Islamic Mortgages?

Learn about how Islamic Mortgages adhere to the Islamic principles forbidding Riba, or interest.

76% of British Muslims Want Islamic Finance

A new study by StrideUp reveals the importance of Islamic finance options to British Muslims

Could the end of ‘stress testing’ help you buy your first home?

Why are people told they can’t afford a mortgage when they spend more on rent?

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When is Help to Buy ending and other changes you need to know

Help to Buy is scheduled to come to an end.

Who is Target HCA?

What is Target HCA and how are they related to your Help to Buy Equity Loan?

Why is a valuation needed to repay Help to Buy?

Before you can repay or staircase your Help to Buy Equity Loan, you’ll need a valuation.

How to negotiate an offer like a pro

Buying a property for the first time can be an exciting and emotional experience.

The first-time buyer's guide to viewing property

The average time a person spends viewing the property they decide to buy is 25 minutes.

Home buying process: 5 Common mistakes to avoid

We see some of the difficulties people face – here are some common mistakes and how to avoid them.

First-time buyer: Buying a property with your parents (or grandparents)

Buying a property with your parent's help is an increasingly common strategy.

Buying a Home in your 20s

Having graduated university and the graduate job market, I turned my attention to housing.

Equity loans and home equity loans: what’s the difference?

Equity loans can cause a few headaches because of confusion in how they work.

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