Funding your development

Funding your property development

  • Can you claim a home improvement grant? Find out with Which?.
  • Get a better deal with Which's tips on switching your mortgage
  • Know your rights: advice on taking out a loan
  • Top five tips when buying on credit

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Home improvement grants

Find out if you can get help towards the cost of your project. Grants for home improvements are typically for essential repairs

2. Increasing your mortgage

Your guide to borrowing extra to invest in your home. Extending your mortgage is a popular way of funding large home improvement projects.

Switching your mortgage

Get a better deal by shopping around. This might be a good time to check that you're on the very best rate.

Home improvement loans

Know your rights when you take out a loan. There are two types of loan that you can take out to cover the costs of developing your property.

Home improvement credit

Your guide to the key finance options

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