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Mortgages
Rates, repayments, fixed vs tracker, overpayments and more.
First-Time Buyers
Deposits, affordability, stamp duty and buying step by step.
Property Investing
Buy-to-let yields, ROI, cities and investment strategy.
Landlords
HMOs, cash flow, tax, portfolio finance and stamp duty.
Remortgaging
When to remortgage, rate switches and equity release.
UK Housing Market
Prices, affordability trends and what drives the market.
Which topic is right for you?
Just starting to think about buying
Start with First-Time Buyers for deposits, affordability, and stamp duty, then move to Mortgages when you're ready to understand how home loans work.
Already own a home
The Remortgaging section covers switching deals, equity release, and overpayments. If you're thinking about buying a second property, Property Investing covers the buy-to-let basics.
A landlord or investor
The Landlords section covers HMOs, cash flow, portfolio finance, and tax. Property Investing covers strategy, yield, and city comparisons.
Trying to understand the market
The UK Housing Market section covers prices, affordability trends, and what drives the current market. The calculators below let you put real numbers against your own situation.
Featured guides
In-depth articles written to help you make better property and finance decisions.
Should I overpay my mortgage?
Compare overpaying vs saving — with real UK scenarios and numbers.
Is buy-to-let still worth it?
Yield, ROI, costs and tax — an honest 2026 assessment.
What is a good rental yield?
Gross yield, net yield and how to compare properties across the UK.
Repayment vs interest-only mortgage
Key differences and which type suits your situation.
How much mortgage can I afford?
How lenders assess affordability and what affects your limit.
Fixed vs tracker mortgages explained
Pros and cons of each, and when to choose which.
Hidden costs of buying a house UK
The fees, taxes and charges buyers often miss.
How much can I borrow for a mortgage?
Income multiples, stress tests and the lender criteria that matter.
Popular calculators
Free UK tools — use alongside the guides for quick estimates.
Mortgage Calculator UK
Monthly repayments across rates and terms
Stamp Duty Calculator UK
SDLT on any purchase price
Rental Yield Calculator
Gross yield from rent and property value
Mortgage Affordability Calculator
Estimate how much you could borrow
Mortgage Overpayment Calculator
Interest saved and years cut by overpaying
Buy-to-Let Yield Calculator
Net yield after mortgage and costs
Interest-Only Calculator
Monthly cost and total interest on interest-only
Deposit Savings Calculator
How long to save your deposit
About the Learn hub
Poqet's Learn hub is a free resource for UK property buyers, landlords, investors and homeowners. Every guide is written to explain finance concepts in plain English — without jargon, upsells or hidden agendas. Use the calculators alongside the guides to turn understanding into real numbers for your situation.
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