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Q I’ve heard about a ‘green mortgage’ – what does that mean? Can anyone get one? A There are two main types. Firstly, if you’re buying or remortgaging an energy-efficient home, the lender may offer ca

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Q Do retailers charge the same price for items sold in-store as they do on their websites? A Not necessarily. Some retailers may charge a different amount for certain items in-store – in the cases I’v

Q I’m hoping to buy a new home soon – how long do mortgage offers last for? A Most mortgage offers last between three to six months, but this depends on the lender. However, the start date of the offe

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