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Buying a house is the biggest financial decision most people make. Unless you are buying with cash, a mortgage is unavoidable. Picking the right one is crucial to ensuring it's not also unnecessarily expensive.

Recent articles (3)

Is it time to switch your mortgage?

(04 May 12)

The recent spate of mortagage-rate rises will have come as unwelcome news to thousands of homeowners. Tim Bennett investigates whether it is time to switch lenders.

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American property: be careful what you buy

(27 April 12)

House prices in America are currently at bargain levels. But beware agency schemes enticing you to buy, says Adam Jourdan. If it sounds too good to be true - it probably is.

Britain’s housing market is rotting from within

(26 March 12)

With mortgage approvals at record highs since the crisis began, Britain's housing market appears to have turned a corner. But in fact, the worst is yet to come, says Phil Oakley.

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