Last updated: September 2026. This guide covers Stamp Duty Land Tax (SDLT) in England and Northern Ireland, with notes on Scotland and Wales. It is educational content, not tax advice. Stamp Duty is one of the biggest upfront costs of buying a home in the UK, and it can easily run into thousands of pounds. … Read more
Last updated: September 2026. This guide covers remortgaging in the UK. It is educational content, not financial advice. Most UK homeowners do not keep the same mortgage deal for the whole of their loan. Instead, they switch to a new deal every few years, usually when a fixed or tracker period ends. This is called … Read more
Last updated: September 2026. This guide covers UK mortgages. It is educational content, not financial advice. When you take out or renew a mortgage in the UK, one of the biggest decisions is whether to fix your rate or choose a tracker. A fixed rate gives you certainty. A tracker follows the Bank of England … Read more
Rates last updated: September 2026, using Moneyfacts data from 15 September 2026 and the Bank of England decision of 17 September 2026. This page covers UK mortgages and is educational content, not financial advice. UK mortgage rates have been moving upwards again in 2026, and even small changes can add hundreds of pounds a year … Read more
Last updated: September 2026. This guide applies to UK mortgages. It is educational content, not financial advice. MortgageCompass is independent and these rankings are editorial, not paid placements. Choosing the right mortgage lender can save you thousands of pounds over the life of your loan. With dozens of banks, building societies and specialist lenders competing … Read more