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29 July 2025
Buying a flat above a shop or property next to a commercial unit? Here’s what lenders look for in 2025 and how to avoid common mortgage refusals.
29 July 2025
Buying a flat with external cladding? Here’s what mortgage lenders require in 2025, how EWS1 forms impact approval, and what to check before offering.
29 July 2025
Buying a converted barn, office, or chapel? Here’s how lenders assess converted properties in 2025 and what it takes to get mortgage approval.
29 July 2025
Timber-Framed Homes Are More Common Than You Think, But Some Older or Non-Standard Designs Can Still Trip Up Lenders in 2025
29 July 2025
Can you get a mortgage on a property with a flat roof in 2025? Here’s how lenders assess the risks, what surveys reveal, and how to get approved.
29 July 2025
Do solar panels affect your mortgage options in 2025? Here’s how lenders view ownership, lease agreements, and energy income when financing these homes.
29 July 2025
Buying a property with a commercial tenant already in place? Here’s how it affects your mortgage options in 2025—and what lenders need to approve the deal.
29 July 2025
Buying a property affected by Japanese knotweed? Here's how it impacts mortgages in 2025, which lenders will still lend, and what you’ll need to get approved.
29 July 2025
Buying a flat with a shared lift or shared access? Here’s how it affects your mortgage in 2025, and what lenders need to approve the deal.
29 July 2025
Can you get a mortgage on a property with a flying freehold in 2025? Understand lender concerns, what’s required for approval, and how to finance this legal quirk.
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