What happens when you pay off your mortgage?
Ever wondered what happens when you pay off your mortgage? There’s more to it than throwing a party.
Home finance
Get on top of every aspect of home finance, with Ideal Home’s definitive guides to managing your money and property.
We cover every aspect of running your home, starting with buying a house. financing that purchase with our best mortgage rate picks, and even cutting the cost of moving house.
As energy prices rise, we’ve got the best ways to save energy at home. We’ll also explain utility bills and how to handle household expenses, and water bills and whether you should get a water meter?
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What are sealed bids and how can you optimise your chances of winning?
In a property market where demand outweighs supply, you may find yourself having to submit a sealed bid - here’s everything you need to know
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Renovation mortgages explained
If you’re willing to get your hands dirty with a major renovation project, you may find you need a renovation mortgage to buy your fixer upper
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Energy price increases: work out how much your gas and electricity will cost you
How will the energy price increases affect you when the latest energy price cap comes into effect? Use our handy calculator to find out
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What is the UK energy crisis and why have prices gone up?
We explain what caused the current energy crisis as well as highlighting how it will affect your home
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Mortgage payment protection insurance – do I really need it?
In the event you can’t pay your mortgage, you could lose your home. Mortgage payment protection insurance could prove invaluable.
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Best places to get free mortgage advice right now
Get help navigating the mortgage maze – without paying a fortune. Use our guide to finding the best free mortgage advice
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Buying a holiday home: the ultimate guide
Whether you’re looking at home or abroad, buying a holiday home is an important decision that requires careful consideration
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Bad credit mortgages: what are your options?
If you’ve struggled with money in the past, borrowing can be tricky; find out how a bad credit mortgage could help you buy your own home
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Negative equity: what does it mean and how can I avoid it?
No homeowner wants to sink into negative equity. We explain what it is and how to avoid it happening to you.
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Estate agent fees - what can you expect to pay and what does the fee cover?
Estate agents’ fees can be wildly different, leaving sellers in a quandary. Here’s a helpful guide.
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What is my house worth? An expert guide to accurately valuing your home
If you’ve been wondering what is your house is worth, here’s how you can find out. Read our lowdown on how to get an accurate valuation
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How do you find the best mortgage lenders? Here's what you need to know
Find the best mortgage lenders and get the best rates with these handy tips
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What can invalidate your home insurance? How to protect your policy
Seemingly trivial actions could invalidate your home insurance policy and render it worthless. Learn what they are to protect your policy.
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Appliance insurance explained - do you really need it?
We explain whether taking out appliance insurance to cover the white goods in your home is worth the money
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Endowment mortgages – are they still available?
You may have had an endowment mortgage in the past, or heard of someone who had one, but why aren’t they available now? We explain
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Green mortgages explained
Lenders are rushing to launch “green mortgages”, but how do these deals work and will they reduce the cost of buying a more environmentally-friendly home?
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House price negotiation - the dos and don’t of haggling
It can seem daunting at first, but we’ve rounded up some useful house price negotiation tips to help get you get the best price for your new home
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How to claim on your home insurance: a first-time claimants guide
Everything you need to know about making a claim on your home insurance to help it go smoothly, including the steps to take and how the process works
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Best boiler cover deals available right now
We look at how boiler cover works when your boiler breaks down and some of the best boiler cover deals available if you decide it’s right for you
