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John Carter

John Carter

Property Consultant

Property Valuation Structural Surveys Market Analysis Investment Strategy

Leading expert in property valuation and market analysis with 15+ years of experience. Specializes in structural surveys, property investment strategies, and market forecasting.

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Early Mortgage Repayment Complete Guide: Strategies, Savings & Financial Planning 2025

Comprehensive guide to paying off your mortgage early. Expert analysis of overpayment strategies, cost savings, risks, and when early repayment makes financial sense.

Buying Selling Property Guides
John Carter

John Carter

January 28, 2024 • 11 min read

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Mortgage Rate Cuts: Complete Guide for Homebuyers 2025 - Price Wars & Savings

How mortgage rate cuts and lender price wars affect homebuyers. Analysis of savings potential, market drivers, timing strategies, and future outlook.

Buying Selling Moving Property
John Carter

John Carter

December 27, 2023 • 10 min read

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Mortgage Hikes Fuel UK's North-South Property Divide: Complete Regional Analysis 2025

How rising mortgage rates are widening the UK's North-South property gap. Regional analysis, affordability impact, and strategic solutions for buyers.

Buying Moving Property Guides
John Carter

John Carter

December 2, 2023 • 9 min read

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UK Mortgage Rate Battle: The Rise of Sub-5% Deals - Market Analysis 2025

Comprehensive analysis of sub-5% mortgage deals in the UK market. Lender competition, best rates available, eligibility criteria, application strategies, and market outlook for borrowers.

Buying Selling Property Guides
John Carter

John Carter

November 9, 2023 • 5 min read

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Section 24: Why Mortgage Tax Relief Needs a Comeback - Complete Policy Analysis & Reform Case 2025

Comprehensive analysis of Section 24 mortgage tax relief restrictions, landlord impact assessment, rental market consequences, and evidence-based reform proposals. Expert policy evaluation and strategic recommendations.

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John Carter

John Carter

September 21, 2023 • 8 min read

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100% Mortgages: Opportunity or Obstacle for UK Homebuyers?

Comprehensive analysis of 100% no-deposit mortgages in the UK. Skipton Building Society's offering, eligibility criteria, risks vs opportunities, and expert guidance on whether they're right for you.

Buying Moving Renting Property
John Carter

John Carter

May 20, 2023 • 6 min read

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Spurring Change: UK Mortgages Pivot Amidst Rising Rates - Complete Strategy Analysis & Market Response 2025

Comprehensive analysis of UK mortgage customer responses to rising interest rates. Expert insights on strategic adaptations, market evolution, and borrower behaviour based on extensive research findings.

Buying Surveys Property Guides
John Carter

John Carter

April 16, 2023 • 10 min read

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2-Year vs 5-Year Mortgages: Essential Comparison Guide for UK Borrowers

Comprehensive comparison of 2-year vs 5-year fixed mortgages. Compare rates, costs, flexibility, and security to choose the best mortgage term for your circumstances in 2025.

Buying Moving Property Guides
John Carter

John Carter

March 9, 2023 • 8 min read

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UK Lenders Cut Mortgage Rates: Latest Rate Reductions and Market Analysis

Comprehensive analysis of recent UK mortgage rate cuts by major lenders. Compare the latest rate reductions, understand market trends, and discover application strategies.

Buying Moving Renting Property
John Carter

John Carter

January 3, 2023 • 8 min read

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Complete Guide to Mortgages: Everything You Need to Know

Your comprehensive guide to understanding mortgages. Learn about mortgage types, deposits, fees, and expert tips to get your mortgage approved.

Buying Selling Renting Property
John Carter

John Carter

October 5, 2022 • 7 min read

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Mortgage Rate Hikes: The Zoopla Study on Property Sales

Analysis of Zoopla's prediction of a 21% drop in property sales due to rising mortgage rates. Expert insights on market implications and strategies for buyers, sellers, and investors.

Buying Selling Renting Property
John Carter

John Carter

September 29, 2022 • 9 min read

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Complete Guide to Mortgage Types: Fixed, Variable & Specialist Options 2025

Comprehensive guide to UK mortgage types including fixed rate, variable rate, offset, flexible, and specialist mortgages. Expert comparison and selection advice.

Buying Renting Property Guides
John Carter

John Carter

July 24, 2022 • 8 min read

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Help to Buy Redemption & Staircasing Guide (2025)

Expert guide to Help to Buy redemption and staircasing. Learn about the process, costs, and how to increase your equity share step by step.

Buying Selling Surveys Property
John Carter

John Carter

May 12, 2022 • 8 min read

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Joint Mortgages: Weighing Early Payoff Benefits & Risks - Complete Strategic Analysis 2025

Comprehensive guide to joint mortgages and early payoff strategies including financial analysis, relationship considerations, tax implications, and decision frameworks. Expert insights on shared mortgage management and strategic debt reduction.

Buying Renting Property Guides
John Carter

John Carter

March 18, 2022 • 8 min read

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Complete Mortgage Guide: 7 Essential Steps to UK Homeownership Success 2025

Comprehensive step-by-step mortgage guide for UK homeownership. Expert advice on preparation, application process, and strategic positioning in current market conditions.

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John Carter

John Carter

January 16, 2022 • 7 min read

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