Finance information hub
Want to know about new homes mortgages? Looking for ways to buy with a 5% deposit? Getting to grips with the financial side of buying a new home can be overwhelming, especially if it's your first time buying a home. Our informative hub is a one-stop shop for everything you might want to know about the financial side of buying a new Persimmon home, including simple guides from trusted experts. Discover how you can make your next step possible with Persimmon.
Mortgage guides
Take a look at our mortgage-related articles.
Mortgage jargon buster
What's the difference between a fixed rate and a standard variable rate? How does freehold compare to leasehold? Who's a guarantor? Our simple guide has the answers, so that when the time comes to sign the paperwork, you’ll feel informed and prepared.
A guide to mortgages for first time buyers
If you're buying a home for the first time, it can be hard to know where to start. Read on for an explanation of securing a mortgage as a first time buyer, along with what you'll need to know about interest rates, from a new build mortgage expert.
What is a green mortgage?
Buying an energy-efficient new home can help you get cash back rewards, and exclusive interest rates that can help cover moving costs. Read on for everything you need to know about green mortgages and how they work.
A guide to porting mortgages
If you want to move house but also want to keep your current interest rate, porting your mortgage could be a solution. Here's how to port your current mortgage to a new home, and when it might be in your best interests to do so.
Tips for applying for a mortgage
Buying a home is one of the biggest and most exciting decisions you can make, so it's good to fully understand the mortgage application process before you start your search. Here are our tips for helping your mortgage process run smoothly.
Your mortgage options
The range of mortgage products available can seem like a minefield, but there are a few basics they all have in common. Before you start looking, here's a quick guide to the different types of mortgages available and how they work.
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Is 2024 a good time to buy a new home?
Wondering whether 2024 is the right year for you to make a move? Find out why exciting offers and financial products mean it's an ideal time to buy a new build home.
Get to know our buying schemes
We know that every one of our buyers is different, from first time buyers to those seeking more space for a family, and from those with smaller deposits to those with homes to sell. Here's a guide to finding out which of our schemes could be right for you.
Tips for selling your home
Buying a new home is a huge adventure - but if you already own a home, it's only part of the process. We've put together some top tips for selling your home, from how to get a valuation to helpful schemes that can save you time and money.
Solicitors, contracts and completions
The legal process involved in buying a home can be complicated; however the good news is that this will all be handled for you by a solicitor. All you need to do is instruct them to act for you when you reserve your new Persimmon home.
What is Stamp Duty?
If you're thinking of buying a home or already own one, you're probably already aware of stamp duty, a government tax that's charged when you buy a property in England and Northern Ireland. Read on to find out how much you might have to pay.
Investment opportunities
Whether you're looking to buy a second home, a home to let or strengthen your investment portfolio, a new build offers many long-term opportunities for investment. Here are some of the key considerations to make before you take on the responsibility.
