Buying your first property is a lot like losing your virginity: You're always talking about it, It's tons of fun when you get down to it and you know you're bound to do something you'll regret! So, enter the "Curse of the First Time Buyer".

If you are looking for discount mortgages then you should compare them online. The cheapest rates of interest are imperative if you want to make the best savings and comparing them online is easy.

'People feel the bills mounting up and then they are falling behind with their mortgage. Often they do not face up to it until they are being taken to court. Sadly in about one in five cases we advise on, we have to tell people they will lose their home."

Unlocking equity that has built up in a property can be achieved through a number of means including refinancing your home. Remortgages are carried out by home owners who want to release the equity in their home and apply for a new mortgage at the same time.

There is a relatively easy way to shop and compare mortgages. By going online with a specialist website you are able to compare the different types of mortgage, interest rates and hidden costs.

An article looking at how the remortgage market has changed in 2009 and what you should look out for when considering remortgages.

Many people are finding themselves in difficulty with their mortgages. There can be solutions and ways to prevent you from getting into more debt or worse, losing your home, as explained below.

An article looking at the fixed rate remortgage market and if you should wait or fix your mortgage now.

A comparison of the benefits and drawbacks of interest only and fixed rate mortgages. How to find the best deals.

How to obtain a u.k. mortgage. Details on requirements, interest rates and the process involved in obtaining a u.k. mortgage.