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How to save money in the UK for major life milestones

Why some life milestones arrive sooner than others

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8 min read

Affordability

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How joint finances could impact your credit score

Learn the joint finance and credit score essentials before sharing a home with your partner.

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9 min read

Associations & Aliases

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Does opening a savings account affect my credit score?

Opening a savings account won’t affect your credit score. But there are some things you need to know.

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4 min read

Credit Score

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How to increase your credit score quickly

Sometimes, you want to know how to increase your credit score quickly. While there’s no magic fix, we look at the things that can make a difference.

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18 min read

Credit Score

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Does switching banks affect your credit score?

Here’s what you need to know about switching bank accounts and the potential knock-on effects to your credit score.

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9 min read

Credit Score

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The cost of living alone in the UK

How your postcode can make or break life on a single income

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8 min read

Affordability

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Checking your credit report throughout your mortgage journey

Here’s how you could benefit from monitoring your file at every stage of the mortgage process.

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5 min read

Mortgage

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How long does it take to buy a house?

From making an offer to getting the keys to your new home, our step-by-step guide explains all.

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11 min read

Regulations

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The impact of the cost-of-living crisis on credit scores

Learn how the cost-of-living crisis could impact your credit score and what you can do if you're facing financial issues.

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8 min read

Payments & Borrowing

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The UK’s credit health knowledge gaps revealed

One in five adults don’t realise they can access their credit information.

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4 min read

Credit Score

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The pros and cons of shared ownership

Learn how it works and if it’s a good idea for you.

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7 min read

Mortgage

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What is an offset mortgage? Here’s what you need to know

Learn what an offset mortgage is and how it differs from a standard mortgage.

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6 min read

Mortgage

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How does inflation affect mortgage rates?

Find out how the Bank of England's inflationary measures can drive mortgage rates up or down.

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8 min read

Mortgage