Five Star Mortgages Ltd

Five Star Mortgages Ltd - UK Mortgage Broker

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If you are a first time buyer in the UK this series will help you understand: How a lender calculates your maximiumn borrowing (affordability), if you need a deposit and if you can get a deposit how this benefits you, what to expect from estate agents and solicitors, and the general house buying process.

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First-time Buyer Series - Part 6 - Dealing with Estate Agents - Guest Speaker is Karolina Grzyb EXP Estate Agent 09.02.2026 27:21

Buying your first home and unsure how to deal with estate agents? 🏡 In this episode of the Five Star Mortgages Podcast , we’re joined by Karolina Grzyb , experienced estate agent with eXp UK , to break down exactly how first‑time buyers can navigate the property market with confidence. Karolina shares: 🏠 How estate agents really work — and what their role is in the homebuying process 💬 How to...

First-time Buyer Series - Part 5 - Why Every First-Time Buyer Needs a Solicitor | With Marta Rayner and Five Star Mortgages Podcast 24.11.2025 31:07

Buying your first home? 🏠 In this episode of the Five Star Mortgages Podcast , we’re joined by Marta Rayner , a UK property solicitor who specialises in helping first-time buyers . Marta explains: ⚖️ Why you need a solicitor when buying your first home 📋 What your solicitor actually does — from searches to contracts 🧾 How to avoid delays and keep your purchase on track 💬 How she personall...

First-time Buyer Series - Part 4 - Everything You Need to Know About Deposits — A Guide for First-Time Buyers 09.11.2025 27:29

Buying your first home and not sure how much deposit you really need? This episode of the Five Star Mortgages Podcast breaks it all down in plain English. We cover: 💰 How much deposit you actually need to buy your first home 🏠 Buying with a small deposit – 5% and 10% mortgage options 🔑 What happens if you have no deposit at all 💸 The benefits of a larger deposit – and how it affects your rat...

First-time Buyer Series - Part 3 - Affordability 15.08.2025 34:31

Buying your first home starts with one big question: How much can you actually afford to borrow? In this episode, our team at Five Star Mortgages breaks down everything you need to know about affordability as a first-time buyer — from how lenders calculate your borrowing power to the key factors that could help (or hurt) your application. We cover: How income, outgoings, and credit score influence...

Should I become a mortgage broker? How to become a mortgage broker? 02.07.2025 32:35

Hear from our founder Marta, and experienced advisers Tracey and Petra, why and how they became mortgage brokers. How they built their business within Five Star Mortgages to achieve great success. Then, if you're still wanting to become an adviser, why would you want to join Five Star Mortgages? Contact mark@fivestarmortgages.co.uk for more information about careers and joining the Five Star...

First-time Buyer Series - Part 2 - Mortgage Features 30.06.2025 20:13

What are all the mortgage terms? Fixed rates, tracker rates, with fees or without fees?, and what sets the mortgage term?? Everything a first-time buyer in the UK should know to help them choose a mortgage. View the video version on YouTube - https://youtu.be/UWfIR-lmwnY Please find us at www.fivestarmortgages.co.uk

First-time Buyer Series - Part 1 - Introduction 29.06.2025 30:20

An Introduction to Our First-Time Buyer Series. This is episode 1 of 6, an introduction. Everything a first-time buyer in the UK should know before they start the journey of getting the keys to their first home! View the video version on YouTube - https://youtu.be/UWfIR-lmwnY Please find us at www.fivestarmortgages.co.uk