A buyer’s guide to New Alresford, property prices and council tax, schools and their real Ofsted position, transport, healthcare, flood risk, the local lending realities, and the questions worth asking before you commit.
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Whether you're buying your first home in New Alresford, remortgaging, upsizing or simply researching this beautiful Hampshire market town, a picture-perfect Georgian town in the chalk-stream valley, famous for its watercress and its steam railway, with a handsome colour-washed high street and the South Downs on its edge, this guide covers what buyers and homeowners actually want to know.
Quick answers about New Alresford
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Is New Alresford a good place to live?⌄
Yes, a beautiful, sought-after town.
Is New Alresford expensive?⌄
Sought-after, often £425,000–£675,000.
Does New Alresford have a railway station?⌄
A heritage line, nearest mainline at Winchester.
What is New Alresford known for?⌄
Watercress, the steam line & Georgian charm.
Where is the nearest A&E to New Alresford?⌄
Winchester (close) or Southampton, a drive.
Is New Alresford right for you?
Every town suits some buyers better than others. Here is how New Alresford rates for the people who most often buy here, and why.
| Buyer type | Rating | Why |
|---|---|---|
| First-time buyers | ★★☆☆☆ | A sought-after, well-above-average market, smaller period homes and flats are the realistic entry, and they are not cheap. |
| Families | ★★★★★ | Good-rated Sun Hill infant and junior schools and Perins secondary all in the town, plus a safe, walkable centre, a strong family choice. |
| Downsizers | ★★★★★ | A pretty, characterful town with Georgian Broad Street, independent shops and chalk-stream walks, ideal for a quieter, well-served move. |
| Commuters | ★★★☆☆ | The Watercress Line is heritage steam, not commuting. The mainline is a drive at Winchester, Alton or Micheldever. |
| Retirees | ★★★★★ | Handsome, walkable and well served, with Winchester and the RHCH hospital close by, a strong retirement town. |
An honest, at-a-glance summary of what New Alresford does brilliantly, and what to weigh carefully, before you commit.
New Alresford at a glance
The key facts buyers ask us about most, in one place.
| Fact | Detail |
|---|---|
| County & councils | Hampshire (two-tier): Hampshire County Council & Winchester City Council |
| Postcode district | SO24 |
| Approx. character | A beautiful, sought-after Georgian market town in the chalk-stream valley |
| Average house price | Well above average, often £425,000–£675,000; larger & period homes beyond; sources vary |
| Railway | Watercress Line (heritage steam), nearest mainline at Winchester, Alton or Micheldever (a drive) |
| Nearest A&E | Royal Hampshire County (Winchester), close; verify with NHS |
| Schools | Hampshire non-selective; Sun Hill infant & junior; Perins School (secondary, in the town) |
| Known for | Watercress, the Watercress Line steam railway & Georgian Broad Street |
| Population | About 5,300 (New Alresford parish, 2021) |
| Roads | The A31 (Winchester/M3 & Alton) |
| Green space | The River Alre chalk streams, Alresford Pond, the watercress beds & the South Downs |
| Council tax (Band D) | £2,384.92 for 2026/27 (New Alresford parish), confirm your exact band |
Property prices & council tax in New Alresford
New Alresford is one of Hampshire’s most sought-after small towns, where prices are well above the national average, reflecting its beautiful Georgian townscape, its chalk-stream setting, and its position near Winchester. It offers smaller homes and flats, characterful and period houses, popular family homes, and larger detached properties. Published figures vary by property and area, so treat the ranges below as a broad guide and verify for the exact home.
| Property type / area | Typical position in the market | Who it suits |
|---|---|---|
| Flats & smaller homes | Indicatively around £250,000–£350,000 | First-time buyers; the more accessible ways in |
| Terraced & character homes | Indicatively around £350,000–£500,000 | First-time buyers; smaller families |
| Semi-detached & family homes | Indicatively around £475,000–£675,000 | Growing families |
| New Alresford average | Well above average, often £425,000–£675,000 (verify per property) | A broad benchmark for the town |
| Detached & period homes | Indicatively £675,000–£1.3m+ | Buyers wanting a larger or period home |
What income might you need?
These illustrative figures use roughly 4.5x household income and assume a typical deposit. They are a starting point for budgeting only, not a quote.
£425,000
Smaller / character home
~£94,000
household income (guide)
£550,000
Town benchmark
~£122,000
household income (guide)
£800,000
Detached / period (indicative)
~£178,000
household income (guide)
New Alresford affordability & stamp duty calculator
A quick, no-obligation way to see roughly what you could borrow in New Alresford and what stamp duty you'd pay. Illustration only. Real figures depend on the lender and your circumstances.
Illustration only, not a mortgage offer. Lenders' income multiples and criteria vary. Your home may be repossessed if you do not keep up repayments on your mortgage.
Borrowing ready-reckoner (around 4.5× income)
| Yearly income | Rough maximum mortgage |
|---|---|
| £40,000 | ~£180,000 |
| £60,000 | ~£270,000 |
| £75,000 | ~£337,500 |
| £90,000 | ~£405,000 |
| £120,000 | ~£540,000 |
Stamp duty (SDLT) in England, as at October 2026
| Portion of price | Standard rate | First-time buyer |
|---|---|---|
| Up to £125,000 | 0% | 0% (up to £300,000) |
| £125,001 to £250,000 | 2% | 0% (up to £300,000) |
| £250,001 to £925,000 | 5% | 5% on £300,001–£500,000 (no relief over £500,000) |
| £925,001 to £1.5m | 10% | — |
| Over £1.5m | 12% | — |
Worked examples: a £250,000 home = £2,500 stamp duty (£0 for first-time buyers); a £450,000 home = £12,500 (£7,500 first-time buyer); a £650,000 home = £22,500 (first-time buyer relief doesn't apply over £500,000). An additional-property surcharge of 5% applies to second homes and buy-to-lets.
SDLT rates as at October 2026 (England & Northern Ireland). Scotland (LBTT) and Wales (LTT) differ. Figures are a guide, confirm with your conveyancer.
The New Alresford property market in depth
New Alresford offers a sought-after market-town market, smaller homes and character houses, popular family homes, and larger detached and period properties, with its beautiful Georgian townscape, its chalk-stream setting and its position near Winchester all driving strong demand.
| Property type | What to expect | Typical guide |
|---|---|---|
| Flats & smaller homes | The more accessible way in; popular with first-time buyers and downsizers. | £250,000–£350,000 |
| Terraced & character homes | Period and character homes in and around the Georgian centre. | £350,000–£500,000 |
| Semi-detached & family homes | Popular family homes across the town. | £475,000–£675,000 |
| Detached & period homes | Larger detached and fine period homes, the top of the local market. | £675,000–£1.3m+ |
New Alresford's appeal, one of the prettiest Georgian market towns in Hampshire, famous for its watercress and steam railway, with chalk streams and the South Downs on the doorstep, makes it a strongly sought-after market, from town flats and character homes to substantial detached and period houses.
That range means budgeting and the right mortgage matter. Larger period and detached homes here can mean substantial lending, and period, listed, unusual-construction or low-lying properties are cases lenders and insurers assess carefully, so a survey is wise on an older or listed home. A mortgage adviser helps you match the right lender to your plans, the kind of introduction we can arrange.
What makes New Alresford so popular?
New Alresford's appeal is a picture-perfect Georgian market town with real independent life.
A beautiful Georgian town
Its handsome colour-washed Broad Street is one of the prettiest high streets in Hampshire, lined with independent shops, cafes and restaurants, a genuinely thriving, characterful town centre.
Watercress & the steam line
The ‘capital of watercress’, with its famous chalk-stream beds and annual Watercress Festival, and the Watercress Line, a wonderful heritage steam railway running through the countryside to Alton.
Chalk streams & countryside
The clear waters of the River Alre and Alresford Pond, superb chalk-stream walks (the Alresford and Itchen valleys are renowned), and the South Downs all on the doorstep, countryside at its finest.
Transport & commuting from New Alresford
Transport in New Alresford is car-led, its railway is a heritage steam line, so mainline trains mean a drive to Winchester or Alton. These indicative times are a starting point, always verify current timetables before relying on a specific journey.
| Route | Approx. time | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| New Alresford → Winchester | ~15–20 min drive | West on the A31, for the city, its fast London trains & the hospital |
| New Alresford → Winchester (rail) → London Waterloo | ~1hr 20 total | Drive to Winchester, then fast direct to Waterloo (~1hr) |
| New Alresford → Alton | ~15 min drive | East on the A31, for the town, Portsmouth-line trains & the Watercress Line’s far end |
| New Alresford → the M3 | ~20 min drive | Via Winchester, for the wider motorway network |
| New Alresford → Southampton | ~35 min drive | The city, the airport & the docks |
| New Alresford → the South Downs | ~10 min drive | The National Park to the south and east |
| New Alresford → the Watercress Line | ~2 min | The heritage steam railway from the town’s own station |
| New Alresford → Alresford Pond & the streams | ~5 min | The pond, the Great Weir & the chalk-stream walks |
Getting around New Alresford
Day-to-day mobility here is worth thinking through, the practical picture.
By car
The A31 links the town to Winchester and the M3 to the west and Alton to the east. A car is very useful here.
By train (mainline)
No mainline station in the town. The nearest are Winchester (fast direct trains to London Waterloo), Alton (Portsmouth line) and Micheldever, each a drive away.
The Watercress Line
The town’s own heritage steam railway runs a scenic 10-mile route to Alton, a wonderful day out (and a connection to the mainline at Alton), though not a commuter service.
For the airport
Southampton Airport is around 30–35 minutes by road, handy for flying.
By bus
Bus services connect Alresford with Winchester, Alton and the villages, check current routes and frequencies.
On foot & by bike
The town centre is walkable, and the chalk-stream walks along the Alre and Itchen, Alresford Pond and the South Downs give superb walking on the doorstep.
Schools in New Alresford
New Alresford has infant and junior schools and its own secondary, Perins School, with further options in and around Winchester. Because catchments and admissions matter, confirm the current position directly.
| School | Type | Inspection | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sun Hill Infant School | Infant (state, co-ed) | Good | The town’s infant school, rated Good at its last graded inspection; check the current catchment and its latest report. |
| Sun Hill Junior School | Junior (state, co-ed) | Good | The town’s junior school, rated Good at its last graded inspection; check the current catchment and its latest report. |
| Perins School | Secondary (state, co-ed, 11–16) | Good | The town’s well-regarded secondary school, rated Good at its latest inspection; check catchment and admissions. |
| Independent options (area) | Independent (co-ed & single-sex) | See schools | Independent schools are within reach around Winchester, a further option; check each school. |
| Further options (Winchester) | Secondary & 16–18 (state & college) | See schools | Further schools, sixth forms and college options are within reach around Winchester, check options. |
Map, Police & Fire Services in New Alresford
A useful local guide should show the practical services buyers actually check, policing, fire cover, emergency healthcare and the local crime context for New Alresford.
Popular parts of New Alresford & nearby
Where you buy in New Alresford shapes both your budget and your character, from the Georgian centre to the newer edges and the surrounding countryside. A quick orientation.
Local highlights & days out from New Alresford
New Alresford packs Georgian charm, watercress heritage and countryside into one town. A few of the best-loved local highlights.
Sports, leisure & community in New Alresford
For a small town, New Alresford offers a lot, heritage, a beautiful high street and countryside.
Heritage & the town
The Watercress Line, the Georgian streets, the independent shops, cafes and restaurants, and the Watercress Festival give a real sense of place and plenty to enjoy.
The outdoors
The chalk-stream walks along the Alre and Itchen, Alresford Pond and the South Downs give superb walking and wildlife right on the doorstep.
Winchester & beyond
Winchester, with its cathedral, culture and shopping, is close, with Southampton, the coast and the wider county within reach.
Healthcare & local services in New Alresford
Healthcare access is reasonable, GP provision in the town, and a major hospital close by at Winchester.
The town has GP provision, with dentists and pharmacies locally; the nearest major hospital is the Royal Hampshire County Hospital in Winchester, close by, with Southampton General a little further. GP and dental registration availability changes over time, so always check directly with a practice about its current catchment before relying on it for a move, and confirm the nearest current A&E with the NHS.
Living in New Alresford
Day to day, New Alresford is a beautiful, thriving Georgian market town in the chalk-stream valley, a colour-washed high street of independent shops, good schools, a steam railway, and clear streams and countryside on the edge. Here is a sense of everyday life.
New Alresford has the amenities of a thriving small town, a genuinely lovely, busy town centre with independent shops, a supermarket and services, infant and junior schools and its own secondary (Perins School), pubs, cafes and restaurants, and a strong community, along with the Watercress Line, Alresford Pond, the chalk-stream walks and the South Downs on the edge, and Winchester close by for bigger shopping and services. The big everyday pluses are the beauty, the real high street and the closeness to Winchester.
Connectivity for working is generally good, superfast (and in places gigabit) broadband reaches much of the town, so home and hybrid working is very possible, complemented by the short drive to Winchester and its fast London trains for office days. The main trade-offs are well-above-average prices, the lack of a mainline railway station, and a flood-risk consideration near the streams, but for beauty, amenities and setting it is one of Hampshire’s most special towns.
| Everyday amenity | In New Alresford? | Nearest / notes |
|---|---|---|
| Primary schools | Yes | Sun Hill Infant & Junior Schools; check catchment |
| Secondary schools | Yes | Perins School (state, with sixth form) in the town |
| GP & hospital | Local / hospital close | GP provision in the town; Royal Hampshire County Hospital (Winchester) close by |
| Nearest A&E | Close (Winchester) | Royal Hampshire County (Winchester), ~15 min, verify with NHS |
| Railway station | Heritage only | Watercress Line (steam); nearest mainline Winchester, Alton & Micheldever |
| Shops | Yes (thriving) + Winchester near | A lovely independent high street & supermarket; Winchester & Southampton a drive |
| Green space | Yes (abundant) | The River Alre chalk streams, Alresford Pond, the watercress beds & the South Downs |
Working & connectivity in New Alresford
Superfast broadband reaches much of New Alresford, with gigabit-capable full-fibre available in parts of the town, so home and hybrid working is very possible, complemented by the short drive to Winchester and its fast London trains for office days. Coverage can still vary by exact address, particularly in older and period properties in the Georgian centre, so check the specific property on the providers' and Ofcom's coverage checkers before you commit.
| Connectivity | Typical picture |
|---|---|
| Fixed broadband | |
| Mobile coverage | Generally good in the town; can vary in the valley |
| Rail for office days | Nearest mainline Winchester (~15–20 min drive), then fast direct to London Waterloo (~1hr) |
| Road & air | A31 to Winchester/M3 & Alton; Southampton Airport ~30–35 min |
Check broadband before you make an offer in New Alresford
Broadband speeds can vary street by street in New Alresford, so check the exact address before you commit. Ofcom's free checker shows which broadband speeds and mobile coverage are available at any UK property.
Check broadband at an address (Ofcom)Flood risk in New Alresford
On flooding, much of New Alresford sits at lower risk on higher ground, but the River Alre, its chalk streams and Alresford Pond run through and by the town, so low-lying parts near the water carry a flood-risk consideration worth checking carefully.
Cost of living & running a home in New Alresford
Beyond the mortgage, it helps to picture the ongoing costs of a home here. Indicative only, always confirm for a specific property.
| Typical ongoing cost | Indicative figure | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Council tax (Band D, 2026/27) | £2,384.92 | Hampshire, New Alresford parish, confirm your band |
| Buildings insurance | Varies, check near water | Alre/pond/surface-water flood risk in low-lying spots can affect premiums; get a quote and flood check before committing |
| Water & wastewater | ~£500–£800/yr | Southern Water area, check the supplier for the address |
| Broadband | ~£30–£50/mth |
Financing a home in New Alresford
A beautiful Georgian market town with a real high street and chalk streams is a lovely thing to buy into, a few points on the mortgage side are worth understanding first.
New Alresford's highly desirable market and well-above-average prices mean the right mortgage matters, from town flats and character homes to larger detached and period homes that involve substantial lending. Period, listed, unusual-construction or low-lying properties are cases lenders and insurers assess carefully, so a survey is wise on an older or listed home. Getting the right lender for your circumstances is where good advice pays off.
That's Family Finance introduces you to carefully selected, FCA-regulated mortgage advisers who search across lenders to fit your circumstances, and we make sure your protection is set up properly alongside it. Read our full guide to mortgage protection insurance. Talk to us →
Conveyancing & the searches to expect in New Alresford
A few standard checks are worth their weight when buying in New Alresford, especially flood near the streams and on period and listed homes.
History, heritage & famous connections
New Alresford is, despite its beauty, a ‘new town’, but a medieval one. Around 1200, Godfrey de Lucy, the powerful Bishop of Winchester, laid out a planned town here beside the older village of Alresford, with a wide market street and regular burgage plots, to boost the trade of his lands. He also built the Great Weir, an earth dam that created Alresford Pond and was part of an ambitious scheme to make the rivers Alre and Itchen navigable down to Winchester and the sea. By 1210 the Bishop’s records refer to the ‘Forum de Alresford’, the market in Broad Street, and the town grew prosperous on wool and, later, on markets and coaching.
In the 19th century two things shaped the town we see today: the watercress industry, grown in the clear chalk streams and sent to London, which made Alresford the ‘capital of watercress’; and the railway (opened 1865) that carried it, later nicknamed the Watercress Line. Though the through railway closed, the line was saved as a heritage steam railway and is now one of the town’s great attractions. Rebuilt in elegant Georgian style after fires, New Alresford today is prized as one of the most beautiful and thriving small towns in Hampshire.
New Alresford through the ages
A quick timeline of the moments that shaped the town you would be buying into.
| Year | Milestone |
|---|---|
| c.1200 | Bishop Godfrey de Lucy lays out the planned ‘new town’ and builds the Great Weir & Alresford Pond. |
| 1210 | The Bishop’s records note the ‘Forum de Alresford’, the Broad Street market. |
| Medieval | The town grows prosperous on wool, markets and its position on the road east. |
| 18th c | Rebuilt in elegant Georgian style after fires, the Broad Street of today. |
| 19th c | Watercress and the railway (1865, later the Watercress Line) transform the town. |
| Today | A beautiful, thriving Georgian market town, the ‘capital of watercress’. |
Famous connections
A few of the people and stories that put New Alresford on the map.
The Watercress Line
The Mid-Hants Railway, saved as a heritage steam railway running a scenic route to Alton, named for the days it carried the local watercress to London, and now a nationally known attraction.
The capital of watercress
New Alresford’s clear chalk streams made it the centre of England’s watercress industry, celebrated each spring at the hugely popular Watercress Festival.
Godfrey de Lucy’s new town
The medieval Bishop of Winchester who around 1200 planned the town, built the Great Weir and Alresford Pond, and set out the Broad Street market, the reason for the town’s name and shape.
Looking beyond the mortgage
Buying a home in New Alresford is a major commitment, and the mortgage is only part of the picture. Whatever you buy, the right protection can help keep the home yours if life does not go to plan.
Life cover
Pays out a lump sum if you die during the policy term, typically arranged to clear the mortgage so your family can stay in the home.
Critical illness cover
Pays out if you are diagnosed with a serious illness the policy covers, helping you keep up payments while you focus on recovery.
Income protection
Replaces part of your income if you cannot work due to illness or injury.
Life insurance, critical illness cover and income protection are what we do. We don't arrange mortgages ourselves; we introduce you to carefully selected, FCA-regulated mortgage advisers, and make sure your protection is set up properly alongside it.Talk to us →
Things people don't always tell you about New Alresford
Beyond the brochure, a few honest points worth weighing before you commit to buying here.
New Alresford compared with nearby towns
How New Alresford sits against the places buyers most often weigh against it, a quick, indicative comparison.
| Town | Rough average price | Station? | Character |
|---|---|---|---|
| New Alresford | ~£425k–£675k | Heritage line only (nearest mainline Winchester/Alton, a drive) | Beautiful Georgian watercress town; the Watercress Line; chalk streams; near Winchester |
| Winchester | ~£450k–£800k+ | Yes (fast to London Waterloo) | The historic cathedral city to the west |
| Alton | ~£350k–£550k | Yes (own station to Waterloo) | The market town to the east, on the Watercress Line |
| Bishop’s Waltham | ~£375k–£600k | No (nearest Botley/Winchester) | The historic market town to the south, with its palace ruins |
| Cheriton | ~£450k–£700k | No (nearest Winchester/Alresford) | The pretty downland village to the south-east |
Pros & cons of living in New Alresford
An honest, balanced summary to weigh up.
| In its favour | To weigh carefully |
|---|---|
| One of Hampshire’s prettiest market towns | Prices well above the national average |
| A steam railway & watercress heritage | No mainline railway station (nearest a drive) |
| A thriving independent high street | A flood-risk consideration near the streams |
| Chalk streams, pond & South Downs on the edge | Larger period & listed homes mean substantial lending |
| Close to Winchester (& its hospital) | Big-city shopping is in Winchester, a drive |
| Good schools inc. Perins (with sixth form) | Older homes need the right survey |
Villages & areas around New Alresford
Many buyers who love New Alresford look just outside it too, a quick guide.
Who tends to move to New Alresford?
Understanding your fellow buyers helps you read the market and pitch an offer.
Families
People drawn to the infant and junior schools and the well-regarded Perins School (with its sixth form), and to a beautiful town with chalk streams, a steam railway and countryside on the doorstep.
Town-and-country lovers
People who want one of the prettiest Georgian high streets in Hampshire, with independent shops and restaurants, and the chalk streams and South Downs a step away.
Commuters (via Winchester)
People working in or commuting through Winchester (only fifteen to twenty minutes away, with fast London trains) or Southampton, happy to drive to a mainline station.
What your money buys in New Alresford
A rough sense of what different budgets tend to secure, indicative only, and hugely dependent on position and condition.
Your move to New Alresford, step by step
A simple order of play that keeps things on track.
1. Get your budget straight
Work out your deposit and the true monthly cost (mortgage, council tax, insurance, which flood risk near the streams can affect, and SDLT), and get a mortgage in principle so you can move quickly in a highly sought-after town.
2. Do your homework on the property
Check flood risk (for low-lying homes near the Alre, streams and pond), get a full building survey (essential on period and listed homes), and check listing and conservation-area status, before you fall in love.
3. Line up the right people
A mortgage adviser, a good surveyor and a local conveyancer will save you time, money and stress. We can introduce you to the first.
Already live in New Alresford?
This guide isn't just for people moving in. If you already own here, a few moments now can save a lot later.
If your current mortgage deal is within about six months of ending, it's usually worth reviewing your options rather than drifting onto your lender's standard variable rate, which is often more expensive. And whether or not you're moving, it's worth checking that your protection still matches your life. We can introduce you to an FCA-regulated mortgage adviser, and review your life cover, critical illness cover and income protection alongside it.
Review my options →In summary: buying in New Alresford
If you are weighing up a move to the town, here is the honest bottom line.
Quick tips before you buy in New Alresford
- Enjoy the town, the colour-washed Broad Street and independent shops, the Watercress Line, Alresford Pond and the chalk-stream walks close by.
- Note the transport. The railway is heritage steam, so a mainline commute means a drive to Winchester (fast to London Waterloo), Alton or Micheldever; the A31 serves drivers.
- Note the schools, infant and junior schools in the town, with the well-regarded Perins School (and sixth form); check catchment.
- Check flood risk for low-lying homes near the River Alre, chalk streams and pond, and confirm insurance.
- Confirm the council tax and band, New Alresford (New Alresford parish, Hampshire) Band D is £2,384.92 for 2026/27.
- Budget realistically, prices are well above average; use an adviser.
- Enjoy the plus of a major hospital close by (Royal Hampshire County, Winchester), confirm current arrangements with the NHS.
- Get a full building survey on a period or listed home, and check any listing or conservation-area status.
- Explore the Watercress Line, the pond and the chalk-stream walks to get a feel for the town.
- Note Winchester is close for the cathedral, culture and bigger shopping.
- Visit during the Watercress Festival to see the town at its liveliest.
- Get a mortgage agreement in principle before you start viewing in earnest.
- Review your protection at the same time as your mortgage, important for family buyers.
- Take your conveyancer’s advice on flood, listing, conservation and standard searches.
Nearby areas worth considering
If you are weighing New Alresford against the surrounding area, these are the places buyers most often compare.
Winchester
The historic cathedral city to the west, with fast London trains.
Alton
The market town to the east, on the Watercress Line.
Bishop’s Waltham
The historic market town to the south, with its palace ruins.
Family Protection
Whichever area you choose, the right life cover, critical illness cover and income protection matter just as much as the mortgage.
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- You want the mortgage and the protection that goes with it sorted together, rather than as two separate jobs.
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