Getting help

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Keep up to date with DMGT's consumer site, This is Money, which has a wealth of information about mortgages.

Search for flats and houses for sale using DMGT's website, FindaProperty.com.

Advice Guide is the Citizens Advice Bureau's online service and you can get information on buying and selling a home and mortgage arrears from them.

The Council of Mortgage Lenders gives lots of information on mortgages and the home-buying process.

Perform a credit check on yourself before your mortgage lender does using Checkmyfile.

Your local Citizens Advice Bureau (CAB) is a good place to find free advice. They provide free information and advice on legal, money and other problems. You can find your local CAB on their website. Contact your nearest CAB in England and Wales or Scotland

My local adviser and Unbiased are sites giving details of mortgage advisers in your area who may be able to help you.

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