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Key Advice for Navigating the Property Ladder

Key Advice for Navigating the Property Ladder

Key Advice for Navigating the Property Ladder

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Monday 21 February 2022

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Monday 21 February 2022

Getting on the property ladder is a significant step, and preparation is key. Here’s a guide to help you get started with confidence.

The Importance of Saving

  • Monthly Savings
    Start saving regularly for a deposit. The amount needed depends on factors like property value and loan requirements. Aim for 5–10% of the property’s price, but more is always better.

  • Plan for Additional Costs
    Besides the deposit, set aside money for:

    • Surveyor and solicitor fees

    • Stamp duty

    • Moving costs (transportation and initial furnishings)

    • Emergency funds for unexpected repairs or upgrades.

Reducing Outgoings

  • Eliminate Unnecessary Expenses
    Minimise spending on non-essential items like frequent takeaways, gambling, or luxury subscriptions. This demonstrates to lenders that you’re financially disciplined.

  • Lower Debt Levels
    Reduce or eliminate outstanding debts to show that mortgage payments will be your financial priority.

  • Clean Up Your Credit Score
    A good credit score reassures lenders of your reliability. Pay bills on time and manage credit card balances responsibly.

Why Barrett Mortgages?

We are a professional finance broker located in Poole, Dorset, offering tailored mortgage solutions for first-time buyers, self-employed individuals, and buy-to-let investors. Here’s how we can help:

  1. Comprehensive Financial Analysis
    We evaluate your income, expenses, and debt to find the best deal for you.

  2. End-to-End Guidance
    From initial contact to securing an agreement in principle, we’ll be with you every step of the way.

  3. Expert Advice
    Whether you’re navigating government schemes or managing your credit, we provide personalised tips to set you up for success.

Contact Us Today

Let Barrett Mortgages guide you through the process with confidence and ease.
Want to hear from our satisfied clients? Check out our Google Reviews.

Take the first step towards owning your dream home—contact us now!

Getting on the property ladder is a significant step, and preparation is key. Here’s a guide to help you get started with confidence.

The Importance of Saving

  • Monthly Savings
    Start saving regularly for a deposit. The amount needed depends on factors like property value and loan requirements. Aim for 5–10% of the property’s price, but more is always better.

  • Plan for Additional Costs
    Besides the deposit, set aside money for:

    • Surveyor and solicitor fees

    • Stamp duty

    • Moving costs (transportation and initial furnishings)

    • Emergency funds for unexpected repairs or upgrades.

Reducing Outgoings

  • Eliminate Unnecessary Expenses
    Minimise spending on non-essential items like frequent takeaways, gambling, or luxury subscriptions. This demonstrates to lenders that you’re financially disciplined.

  • Lower Debt Levels
    Reduce or eliminate outstanding debts to show that mortgage payments will be your financial priority.

  • Clean Up Your Credit Score
    A good credit score reassures lenders of your reliability. Pay bills on time and manage credit card balances responsibly.

Why Barrett Mortgages?

We are a professional finance broker located in Poole, Dorset, offering tailored mortgage solutions for first-time buyers, self-employed individuals, and buy-to-let investors. Here’s how we can help:

  1. Comprehensive Financial Analysis
    We evaluate your income, expenses, and debt to find the best deal for you.

  2. End-to-End Guidance
    From initial contact to securing an agreement in principle, we’ll be with you every step of the way.

  3. Expert Advice
    Whether you’re navigating government schemes or managing your credit, we provide personalised tips to set you up for success.

Contact Us Today

Let Barrett Mortgages guide you through the process with confidence and ease.
Want to hear from our satisfied clients? Check out our Google Reviews.

Take the first step towards owning your dream home—contact us now!

Click. Chat. Complete.

Click now to connect with our team. After discussing your circumstances, we’ll recommend the best path to completion.

Click. Chat. Complete.

Click now to connect with our team. After discussing your circumstances, we’ll recommend the best path to completion.

Click. Chat. Complete.

Click now to connect with our team. After discussing your circumstances, we’ll recommend the best path to completion.

Click. Chat. Complete.

Click now to connect with our team. After discussing your circumstances, we’ll recommend the best path to completion.

Click. Chat. Complete.

Click now to connect with our team. After discussing your circumstances, we’ll recommend the best path to completion.

© 2024 Barrett Mortgages. All rights reserved.

*Fees Free Remortgage” refers to the lender paying for the valuation fee and basic legal fees other cost & fees may apply.

**£50 cash referral fee payments are Subject to discretion and can be withdrawn at any time**

***Please note that some forms of Buy-To-Let mortgages are not regulated by the FCA

****For commercial lending, bridging finance, and second charge loans, we refer clients to trusted third-party specialists.

YOUR HOME MAY BE REPOSSESSED IF YOU DO NOT KEEP UP REPAYMENTS ON YOUR MORTGAGE.
There will be a fee for this advice. The exact amount will depend upon your circumstances but we estimate it will be £295 and will only be payable on completion of the loan.

Barrett Mortgages is a trading style of Barrett Mortgages LTD who is an Appointed Representative of Mortgage Next Network ltd which is authorised and regulated by the Financial Conduct Authority under number 300866 in respect of mortgage, insurance and consumer credit mediation activities only.

Registered address: Towngate House, 2-8 Parkstone Road, Poole, BH15 2PW Registered in England & Wales under number 10985778.

Copyright 2024 Barrett Mortgages | All Rights Reserved.

We always aim to provide a high quality service to our customers. However, if you encounter any problems and we are unable to resolve them you can take your complaint to an independent Ombudsman. Our advice is covered under the Financial Ombudsman Service (www.http://www.financial-ombudsman.org.uk/consumer/complaints.htm).

© 2024 Barrett Mortgages. All rights reserved.

*Fees Free Remortgage” refers to the lender paying for the valuation fee and basic legal fees other cost & fees may apply.

**£50 cash referral fee payments are Subject to discretion and can be withdrawn at any time**

***Please note that some forms of Buy-To-Let mortgages are not regulated by the FCA

****For commercial lending, bridging finance, and second charge loans, we refer clients to trusted third-party specialists.

YOUR HOME MAY BE REPOSSESSED IF YOU DO NOT KEEP UP REPAYMENTS ON YOUR MORTGAGE.
There will be a fee for this advice. The exact amount will depend upon your circumstances but we estimate it will be £295 and will only be payable on completion of the loan.

Barrett Mortgages is a trading style of Barrett Mortgages LTD who is an Appointed Representative of Mortgage Next Network ltd which is authorised and regulated by the Financial Conduct Authority under number 300866 in respect of mortgage, insurance and consumer credit mediation activities only.

Registered address: Towngate House, 2-8 Parkstone Road, Poole, BH15 2PW Registered in England & Wales under number 10985778.

Copyright 2024 Barrett Mortgages | All Rights Reserved.

We always aim to provide a high quality service to our customers. However, if you encounter any problems and we are unable to resolve them you can take your complaint to an independent Ombudsman. Our advice is covered under the Financial Ombudsman Service (www.http://www.financial-ombudsman.org.uk/consumer/complaints.htm).

© 2024 Barrett Mortgages. All rights reserved.

*Fees Free Remortgage” refers to the lender paying for the valuation fee and basic legal fees other cost & fees may apply.

**£50 cash referral fee payments are Subject to discretion and can be withdrawn at any time**

***Please note that some forms of Buy-To-Let mortgages are not regulated by the FCA

****For commercial lending, bridging finance, and second charge loans, we refer clients to trusted third-party specialists.

YOUR HOME MAY BE REPOSSESSED IF YOU DO NOT KEEP UP REPAYMENTS ON YOUR MORTGAGE.
There will be a fee for this advice. The exact amount will depend upon your circumstances but we estimate it will be £295 and will only be payable on completion of the loan.

Barrett Mortgages is a trading style of Barrett Mortgages LTD who is an Appointed Representative of Mortgage Next Network ltd which is authorised and regulated by the Financial Conduct Authority under number 300866 in respect of mortgage, insurance and consumer credit mediation activities only.

Registered address: Towngate House, 2-8 Parkstone Road, Poole, BH15 2PW Registered in England & Wales under number 10985778.

Copyright 2024 Barrett Mortgages | All Rights Reserved.

We always aim to provide a high quality service to our customers. However, if you encounter any problems and we are unable to resolve them you can take your complaint to an independent Ombudsman. Our advice is covered under the Financial Ombudsman Service (www.http://www.financial-ombudsman.org.uk/consumer/complaints.htm).

© 2024 Barrett Mortgages. All rights reserved.

*Fees Free Remortgage” refers to the lender paying for the valuation fee and basic legal fees other cost & fees may apply.

**£50 cash referral fee payments are Subject to discretion and can be withdrawn at any time**

***Please note that some forms of Buy-To-Let mortgages are not regulated by the FCA

****For commercial lending, bridging finance, and second charge loans, we refer clients to trusted third-party specialists.

YOUR HOME MAY BE REPOSSESSED IF YOU DO NOT KEEP UP REPAYMENTS ON YOUR MORTGAGE.
There will be a fee for this advice. The exact amount will depend upon your circumstances but we estimate it will be £295 and will only be payable on completion of the loan.

Barrett Mortgages is a trading style of Barrett Mortgages LTD who is an Appointed Representative of Mortgage Next Network ltd which is authorised and regulated by the Financial Conduct Authority under number 300866 in respect of mortgage, insurance and consumer credit mediation activities only.

Registered address: Towngate House, 2-8 Parkstone Road, Poole, BH15 2PW Registered in England & Wales under number 10985778.

Copyright 2024 Barrett Mortgages | All Rights Reserved.

We always aim to provide a high quality service to our customers. However, if you encounter any problems and we are unable to resolve them you can take your complaint to an independent Ombudsman. Our advice is covered under the Financial Ombudsman Service (www.http://www.financial-ombudsman.org.uk/consumer/complaints.htm).

© 2024 Barrett Mortgages. All rights reserved.

*Fees Free Remortgage” refers to the lender paying for the valuation fee and basic legal fees other cost & fees may apply.

**£50 cash referral fee payments are Subject to discretion and can be withdrawn at any time**

***Please note that some forms of Buy-To-Let mortgages are not regulated by the FCA

****For commercial lending, bridging finance, and second charge loans, we refer clients to trusted third-party specialists.

YOUR HOME MAY BE REPOSSESSED IF YOU DO NOT KEEP UP REPAYMENTS ON YOUR MORTGAGE.
There will be a fee for this advice. The exact amount will depend upon your circumstances but we estimate it will be £295 and will only be payable on completion of the loan.

Barrett Mortgages is a trading style of Barrett Mortgages LTD who is an Appointed Representative of Mortgage Next Network ltd which is authorised and regulated by the Financial Conduct Authority under number 300866 in respect of mortgage, insurance and consumer credit mediation activities only.

Registered address: Towngate House, 2-8 Parkstone Road, Poole, BH15 2PW Registered in England & Wales under number 10985778.

Copyright 2024 Barrett Mortgages | All Rights Reserved.

We always aim to provide a high quality service to our customers. However, if you encounter any problems and we are unable to resolve them you can take your complaint to an independent Ombudsman. Our advice is covered under the Financial Ombudsman Service (www.http://www.financial-ombudsman.org.uk/consumer/complaints.htm).