Want to know more about your money? The penny drops podcast is here to help you understand your money and make better informed financial decisions. Presenter and Broadcast Journalist Andrea Fox will be grilling financial experts on your behalf to get the best tips on topics such as savings, pensions, budgeting, debt and retirement. This podcast series is brought to you by Royal London, the UK’s largest mutual life, pensions and investment company.
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Monday Mar 29, 2021
Your guide to mortgages and home buying
Monday Mar 29, 2021
Monday Mar 29, 2021
There’s a lot to think about when you buy a property, from mortgages and deposits to homebuying schemes and hidden costs. This month Andrea Fox joins Andy Webb, broadcaster, money expert and founder of personal finance blog Be Clever With Your Cash, to find out everything you need to know.
How can you find more information?
Royal London recommends you seek professional independent financial advice before making financial decisions. You can learn more about the value of financial advice on our website, or visit Unbiased to find a trusted professional in your area.
You can also find lots of helpful information on mortgages and home buying on the following sites:
Preparing to buy
HomeOwners Alliance: hoa.org.uk/advice/guides-for-homeowners/i-am-buying/the-hoa-step-by-step-guide-to-buying-a-home
Money Advice Service: moneyadviceservice.org.uk/en/articles/saving-money-for-a-deposit
GOV.UK: gov.uk/lifetime-isa
Money Advice Service: moneyadviceservice.org.uk/en/articles/how-to-improve-your-credit-rating
Homebuying schemes
Help to Buy: helptobuy.gov.uk/help-to-buy-isa/how-does-it-work
Shared Ownership: helptobuy.gov.uk/shared-ownership
Equity Loans: helptobuy.gov.uk/equity-loan/equity-loans
Mortgages
Money Advice Service: moneyadviceservice.org.uk/en/categories/mortgages
Other housing costs
Royal London: royallondon.com/about-us/members/understanding-your-finances/your-personal-finances/the-hidden-costs-of-buying-a-house
GOV.UK: gov.uk/stamp-duty-land-tax
This episode was recorded in March 2021 during the coronavirus outbreak. For the latest information on financial support and benefits, visit gov.uk/coronavirus.
Please note that all topics discussed in this episode can vary depending on your personal circumstances. Any figures quoted were accurate at the time of recording.
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