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How long should I fix my mortgage for?
After more than a decade of low interest rates, the cost of having a mortgage is on the rise.
What to do if you can't remortgage due to affordability
There are various reasons why you might be looking to remortgage your home. If you’re coming off a low fixed rate mortgage
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Where should I buy a house?
Most property experts agree that location is the most important part of the house buying process.
How to get a bigger mortgage
If you’ve used a mortgage calculator, you might be surprised by how much you can borrow for a mortgage.
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7 things you didn’t know about the generational wealth gap
Most property experts agree that location is the most important part of the house buying process.
What are retirement mortgages?
If you’ve used a mortgage calculator, you might be surprised by how much you can borrow for a mortgage.
What are the benefits of an early inheritance for first time buyers?
If you’ve used a mortgage calculator, you might be surprised by how much you can borrow for a mortgage.
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Market Insights
Tembo Market Watch: December 2025
Whether you're a first-time buyer, a homeowner, or just keeping an eye on the market, here’s what you need to know - from the UK's Best Mortgage Broker.
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Will mortgage rates drop in 2026? Tembo's expert mortgage rate predictions for 2026
The last couple of years have been a rollercoaster for the UK housing market. We've seen inflation rise and fall, the Bank of England cut its base rate for the first time since 2020, and a general election ushered in a new government. Not to mention the rollercoaster caused by Trump's tariffs and geopolitical uncertainty.
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Autumn Budget 2025: What it means for you
Just after midday on the 26th November 2025, the Chancellor Rachel Reeves unwrapped her second Autumn Budget. And there was a lot to process.
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Are house prices still rising?
According to recent data, house prices are still rising but only slightly. But property asking prices and mortgage rates remain high, which can make it challenging for many buyers to step onto the property ladder.
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