Oliver Smith

Written by Oliver Smith, Mortgage Broker Last reviewed: November 2026 If you've never used a mortgage broker before, you might reasonably wonder what actually happens. Do you need to have found a property first? What information will I ask you for? When do we look at lenders? What happens after the mortgage application goes in? And once the lender issues the mortgage offer, what happens then? I don't think working with a mortgage broker should feel mysterious. You are potentially taking on a...

If you run your own business and are thinking about buying a home in Knutsford, your mortgage affordability may not be as simple as entering your salary into an online calculator. A company director might deliberately take a relatively modest salary and dividends while retaining money inside the business. A sole trader may have profits that rise significantly from one year to the next. A contractor may earn strongly through a day rate but operate through a limited company. Different mortgage...

Planning a move to Handforth? Moving home doesn't always mean relocating a long distance. You might currently live in Manchester and want to move towards Cheshire. Or you could already live in Wilmslow but find that the type or price of property available in Handforth better suits what you're looking for. Handforth's transport connections can also make it practical for people who continue to work around Manchester. Northern currently lists Handforth on Manchester–Crewe services via Stockport...