85 Loan to Value Mortgages UK: How LTV Affects Your Rate
Mortgages TL;DR Loan-to-value (LTV) is the mortgage amount expressed as a percentage of the property value. A £150,000
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Mortgages TL;DR Loan-to-value (LTV) is the mortgage amount expressed as a percentage of the property value. A £150,000
12 Jun 2026 · 7 min read
Mortgages TL;DR The Help to Buy Equity Loan scheme in England closed to new applicants in October 2022. The Mortgage Guarantee
12 Jun 2026 · 7 min read
A plain-English guide to UK stamp duty in 2026-27, covering SDLT in England and Northern Ireland, LBTT in Scotland and LTT in Wales. Worked examples show how tiered bands, first-time buyer relief and the additional property surcharge combine.
16 Jun 2026 · 24 min read
Tax and Salary TL;DR Inheritance tax (IHT) is charged at 40% on the value of an estate above the available nil-
12 Jun 2026 · 7 min read
Tax and Salary TL;DR Capital gains tax (CGT) is charged on the profit when you sell or dispose of an asset
12 Jun 2026 · 7 min read
Tax and Salary TL;DR National Insurance contributions fund state pension, statutory sick pay, and other benefits. Employees pay Class 1 NI
12 Jun 2026 · 7 min read
Tax and Salary TL;DR Council tax reductions include a 25% single person discount, full exemption for all-student households, disability reductions
18 May 2026 · 7 min read
Tax and Salary TL;DR As a sole trader you pay income tax on profits above the personal allowance and Class 4
18 May 2026 · 7 min read
Reclaim TL;DR UK toll roads and crossings issue Penalty Charge Notices for non-payment. You have a statutory right to appeal
7 Jun 2026 · 7 min read
Reclaim TL;DR If a holiday is cancelled or significantly changed, you may have rights under: Section 75 of the Consumer Credit
18 May 2026 · 7 min read
Reclaim TL;DR You can challenge bank charges that were applied in error, applied unfairly, or where you were not given adequate
12 Jun 2026 · 6 min read
Reclaim TL;DR There are two types of parking fine in the UK: council-issued Penalty Charge Notices (PCNs) and private parking
18 May 2026 · 7 min read
Reclaim TL;DR HMRC will refund overpaid income tax automatically in many cases via PAYE or after self-assessment. Common reasons for
12 Jun 2026 · 7 min read
Reclaim TL;DR If your energy supplier has charged you more than the Ofgem price cap unit rate or applied incorrect standing
18 May 2026 · 6 min read
Pensions TL;DR Auto-enrolment requires employers to enrol eligible workers into a workplace pension and make minimum contributions. In 2025/26
12 Jun 2026 · 7 min read
Pensions TL;DR A Lasting Power of Attorney lets you appoint someone to manage your finances or make health decisions if you
18 May 2026 · 6 min read
News TL;DR UK mortgage rates in 2026 are significantly higher than 2020-2022 levels following the Bank of England's
18 May 2026 · 7 min read
News TL;DR The Ofgem energy price cap is reviewed quarterly and sets the maximum unit rate and standing charge for variable
18 May 2026 · 6 min read
News TL;DR The Autumn Budget 2024 set the major fiscal parameters in force for 2025/26 and 2026/27, including income
12 Jun 2026 · 6 min read
Calculate how much you can borrow for a UK mortgage based on income, deposit and outgoings. Understand how lenders assess affordability in 2026.
12 Jun 2026 · 7 min read
Mortgages TL;DR Remortgaging means switching to a new mortgage deal, either with your existing lender (product transfer) or with a new
12 Jun 2026 · 7 min read
FSCS deposit protection increased from £85,000 to £120,000 per person, per authorised institution, from 1 December 2025 (joint accounts: £240,
18 Jul 2026 · 7 min read
Mortgages TL;DR A joint borrower sole proprietor (JBSP) mortgage allows a parent or family member to be added to the mortgage
12 Jun 2026 · 6 min read
Insurance ★ Featured Partner · Sponsored Compare Insurance Quotes Search and compare quotes from leading UK insurers. Quotezone's panel includes specialist insurers
15 Jun 2026 · 7 min read
Insurance TL;DR Travel insurance covers emergency medical treatment abroad, cancellation, curtailment, baggage, and personal liability. The UK Global Health Insurance Card
11 Jul 2026 · 9 min read
Complete UK visa hub For the full editorial directory of every UK visa route, fees, country guides and application tools, see the
18 May 2026 · 6 min read
Expat TL;DR The UK Skilled Worker visa requires a job offer from a Home Office-licensed sponsor, a minimum salary of
18 May 2026 · 6 min read
Expat TL;DR UK state pension is payable worldwide but is only uprated annually with inflation if you live in the UK,
18 May 2026 · 6 min read
Expat TL;DR EEA and some other designated country licence holders can exchange their foreign driving licence for a UK licence without
18 May 2026 · 6 min read
Expat TL;DR Renting in the UK as an expat or new arrival requires passing a Right to Rent check, which verifies
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