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First-Time Buyer Mortgages: Could You Buy With £5,000, 2% or No Deposit?
Could you buy your first home with a £5,000, 2% or even no deposit? Explore low deposit mortgage options for first-time buyers and find out what may be possible.

Lauren Drake
Aug 245 min read


Delta Mortgages Expands to New Headquarters in Bournemouth
A New Chapter for Delta Mortgages Delta Mortgages, the genuinely independent mortgage and protection brokerage, has moved into a larger headquarters at Venaspace, Wilson House, 2 Lorne Park Road, Bournemouth, Dorset, BH1 1JN. This expansion comes after the company doubled in size just over six months since its launch. Delta Mortgages was established following the merger of BWM Mortgages and Heritage Mortgages. This merger brought together two respected advisory businesses in
Lee Taylor
Jan 263 min read


From Rent to Repayment: A Guide to Making the Leap to Homeownership
Renting has its moments. No boiler to worry about, no roof tiles to replace, and a landlord (hopefully) just a phone call away. But after a while, it’s natural to start asking: am I just paying off someone else’s mortgage? If you’ve been thinking about buying your first home but feel overwhelmed by the process, the costs, or even just the jargon, welcome to our insights. You’re in exactly the right place. At Delta Mortgages, we’ve helped countless first-time buyers go from “h

Aimee Atkinson
Jan 1925 min read


What is a Mortgage in Principle – and Why It Matters?
If you’re starting to think seriously about buying a home, you’ve probably come across the term Mortgage in Principle. Sometimes it’s called an Agreement in Principle or a Decision in Principle – but don’t worry, they all mean the same thing. So, what actually is it, how does it work, and why does it matter when you’re buying your first home or moving to your next one? What Is a Mortgage in Principle? A Mortgage in Principle is a statement from a lender confirming, based on w

Brian Swint
Jan 95 min read


Stamp Duty Explained: What Home Buyers Need to Know
Buying a home involves more than finding a deposit and arranging a mortgage. Depending on the property you're buying and your circumstances, you may also need to budget for Stamp Duty Land Tax (SDLT). Stamp Duty can add thousands of pounds to the cost of buying a property, so it’s worth understanding roughly what you might pay before you start making offers. In this guide, we explain how Stamp Duty works, the current rates, the relief available to first-time buyers and some o

Brian Swint
Oct 24, 20258 min read


Your Mortgage Application Checklist: A Broker's Insider Guide
Ever found yourself scrolling through Rightmove, picturing the housewarming party before you’ve even booked a viewing? You’re not alone. The dream of owning your own home is a big one—and knowing where to start can feel like the hardest part. When it comes to securing a mortgage , a little preparation goes a very long way. Get it right, and what seems like a mountain now will soon feel like a smooth Sunday stroll (maybe even with a coffee in hand). As a mortgage broker here a

Dylan Abbott
May 12, 202513 min read
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