Mortgage guides, news and tips

Specialist mortgage articles to help you navigate the minefield of getting a mortgage to buy a home or to remortgage your existing home either a residential or a buy to let.

At SAM Conveyancing we give you all the information you need to know and write it in a way that makes it easy to understand. We also have a panel of mortgage brokers to help you find the best mortgage rate in the whole of the market and to complete the paperwork for your mortgage application.

Please click, read and enjoy. If you get stuck or need any help then call us and speak to a friendly member of the SAM Conveyancing team - 0333 344 3234 (local call charges).

What Is the Mortgage Process? Step-by-Step UK Buyer's Guide

What Is the Mortgage Process? Step-by-Step UK Buyer's Guide

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Mortgage Glossary

Mortgage Glossary

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Illustration of a person pulling a credit score meter towards a positive rating | SAM Conveyancing's guide to getting a mortgage with a CCJ

Getting a Mortgage with a CCJ: How to Buy a Home Without Waiting 6 Years

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A solicitor signing a certificate of title stood behind a conveyancer's desk

What Is a Certificate of Title? How a mortgage is released

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Expert First Time Buyer Mortgage Advice: Your Path to Homeownership

Expert First Time Buyer Mortgage Advice: Your Path to Homeownership

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Income Needed to Buy a House: 2026 UK Affordability Guide

Income Needed to Buy a House: 2026 UK Affordability Guide

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Staircasing Mortgages: A Guide to Financing Your Shared Ownership

Staircasing Mortgages: A Guide to Financing Your Shared Ownership

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Self‑Build Mortgage Advice: How it All Works

Self‑Build Mortgage Advice: How it All Works

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Can Buying a Car Affect My Mortgage Application?

Can Buying a Car Affect My Mortgage Application?

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Mortgage and Bank Statements

Mortgage and Bank Statements

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Should I Fix My Mortgage for 2 or 5 Years?

Should I Fix My Mortgage for 2 or 5 Years?

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A calculator, coins and a percentage sign. SAM Conveyancing explains how to get a Discount Market Sale (DMS) Scheme Mortgage

Discount Market Sale (DMS) Scheme Mortgages

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