Renting now? You might be closer to a mortgage than you think.

Clive is a straight-talking mortgage adviser for renters, first-time buyers and young professionals. No jargon, no sales pitch, just honest answers to whatever you're too embarrassed to ask anyone else.

Ask us the "obvious" questions

  • What's actually in a deposit, and how big does it need to be?
  • Will a lender even look at me if I'm on a contract or get bonuses?
  • Is my rent really "dead money"?
  • What on earth is an Agreement in Principle?
Who Clive is for

Wherever you're starting from, there's a way in

Renters

Priced out, or so it feels

If you've assumed buying isn't on the cards while you're renting, it's worth checking that assumption properly rather than guessing. It's more possible than most people think.

First-time buyers

Overwhelmed by the jargon

LTV, DIP, SVR. Nobody explains this stuff clearly, so we do, one plain-English term at a time, for as long as you need.

Contractors & freelancers

Non-standard income, still a real income

Bonuses, contracting, self-employment. Mainstream lenders don't always get it. A whole-of-market adviser knows which ones do.

Start here

Guides and FAQs, written the way you'd actually want them explained

Guide

How does a mortgage actually work?

The basics nobody sits you down and explains: what you're borrowing, what you're paying each month, and the difference between fixed and variable rates.

Read the guide
Guide

What is loan to value, and why does it matter?

One of the most important numbers in your application, explained without the spreadsheet jargon.

Read the guide
Hub

Browse all guides & FAQs

Myth-busting answers to the questions people feel silly asking. No question is too basic.

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Every mortgage that starts as a chat with Clive is arranged through Mark Davies Financial Adviser Ltd, directly authorised and regulated by the Financial Conduct Authority, with 40 years in the business. The friendly front door, backed by real experience.

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There's no fee for our advice, ever. We're paid instead by the lender, through a standard industry commission (currently around 0.34% of your mortgage) once your mortgage completes, so having a conversation with us costs you nothing.

No pressure, just a conversation whenever you're ready

There's no countdown clock on any of this. Have a look around, download the guide, or say hello when it suits you.

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