Our Mortgage Broker Guide to getting a mortgage in Leamington Spa
The mortgage application process has 4 stages regardless of which mortgage lender you use:
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Mortgage Broker Tip 1 | Mortgage Broker Tip 2 |
Old phone contracts can affect your credit scorePhone contracts you no longer use may have addresses registered to it that you no longer live at. This becomes a problem when it comes to your ID checks. Check your file and ensure all addresses are up to date, or close the account that has an old address, if you no longer use it. | Flexible MortgageA flexible mortgage is one where the mortgagor can overpay and underpay, take payment holidays, make lump sum withdrawals and pay off mortgages early.
Be aware that it is probable that you will have to pay extra for this type of flexibility so you need to make sure the benefits of this mortgage are relevant to your situation before using this type of mortgage. |
Leamington Spa is a spa town situated on the River Leam, 3 miles east of Warwick, 9 miles south of Coventry and 30 miles south east of Birmingham. It became a spa town in the 18th century following the population increase due to its water which was rumoured to have medicinal qualities.
In the 19th century, tourism was primary industry within the town. Landmarks include the Art Gallery and Museum, the Spa Centre (theatre) and the Jephson Gardens. The Royal Pump Rooms is a Grade 2 listed building and was the most famous of several spa baths opening in Leamington. There are also beautiful gardens in the grounds that are popularly visited areas. The town hall is also a grand building within the town, with a statue of Queen Victoria outside.
The town has featured in a number of TV shows including Keeping Up Appearances, Chucklevision and Upstairs, Downstairs.