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News · 28 May 2026

NatWest Raises Income Multiples to 6.5x

Director Hannah Vandervennin on why the 75% LTV cap and 25% deposit requirement matter more than the headline.

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Local guides

Area guides for London & Kent

First-Time Buyers · Dartford

First-Time Buyer Mortgages in Dartford

Deposits, affordability, mortgage types and the application process in DA1 and DA2.

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First-Time Buyers · Bexleyheath

First-Time Buyer Mortgages in Bexleyheath

Deposits, affordability and the application process for first-time buyers in Bexleyheath.

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Affordability · Bromley

How Much Can I Borrow in Bromley?

How affordability is calculated in BR1, what affects your borrowing, and how to strengthen your application.

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Buy-to-Let · Greenwich

Buy-to-Let Investment in Greenwich

BTL mortgage criteria, rental yield considerations and what landlords need to know in SE10.

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Buy-to-Let · Dartford

Buy-to-Let Mortgages in Dartford

BTL criteria, deposit requirements and rental yield for landlords and property investors.

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Self-Employed · Kent

Self-Employed Mortgages in Kent

What lenders look for from self-employed applicants in Kent, and how a broker makes the difference.

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Remortgage · Erith

When Should You Remortgage in Erith?

How to time a remortgage in DA8 and DA18, and what a whole-of-market broker does for you.

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Remortgage · Sidcup

Remortgaging in Sidcup

When to act as your fixed deal ends in DA14 or DA15, and how a broker finds the most competitive rate.

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Protection · Eltham

Life Insurance for Homeowners in Eltham

The types of cover available in SE9 and how to find the right policy for your circumstances.

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Protection · Bexleyheath

Life Insurance for Families in Bexleyheath

Why families should consider life insurance when taking on a mortgage, and the cover available.

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