A buy-to-let mortgage is a specific type of mortgage for when you buy property as an investment – somewhere you’re going to rent out to a tenant or tenants, instead of somewhere to live for yourself. If you plan to rent out a property, most mortgage lenders won’t give you a...

If you’re self-employed it can be harder to get a mortgage, as lenders see you as a bigger risk. It’s certainly not out of the question, though. You’ll have access to the same range of mortgage deals as employed applicants, but the key difference is the documents you’ll...