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5 Mistakes First-Time Buyers Make When Getting a Mortgage – And How to Avoid Them

By Lucy Williams – Mortgage & Protection Adviser, Sturgess Mortgage Solutions Buying your first home is one of the most exciting milestones

Featured in The Mirror: Reflections on Progress, Innovation, and Our Journey at Sturgess

I was recently honoured to be asked to share my professional views in The Mirror on how digital innovation is shaping the future of the mortgage indus

Santander’s New 98% Mortgage: What It Means for First-Time Buyers in South Wales

Recently, Santander UK announced the launch of a new mortgage product offering up to 98% loan-to-value for first-time buyers. As the first major high-

The Housing & Mortgage Market in 2026: Why First-Time Buyers Have a Real Opportunity

  As we move through 2026, one thing has become increasingly clear: despite the noise, headlines, and uncertainty that surrounded the property m

Budget 2025

Budget 2025 – What It Really Means for Homeowners and Buyers By Shaun Sturgess, Managing Director – Sturgess Mortgage Solutions The 2025

The Property Market in South Wales: What Buyers and Sellers Need to Know This Autumn

As the summer draws to a close and autumn begins, many people across South Wales are once again turning their attention to moving home. Traditionally,

Expert Insight in The Telegraph and National World on Bank of England Rate Cut

Shaun Sturgess Shares Expert Insight in The Telegraph and National World on Bank of England Rate Cut This week, I had the privilege of sharing my vie

Top 5 Tips for First-Time Buyers

Buying your first home is one of the most exciting – and daunting – milestones you'll ever reach. At Sturgess Mortgage Solutions, we&rsquo

Getting Mortgage Ready – Why It Makes All the Difference

Getting Mortgage Ready – Why It Makes All the Difference By Taylor Guard, Client Relationship Manager at Sturgess Mortgage Solutions When it co