A buyer’s guide to Marchwood, 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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Mortgage Adviser & Broker in Marchwood
Whether you're buying your first home in Marchwood, remortgaging, upsizing or simply researching this Hampshire village, a waterside community on the west shore of Southampton Water, between Totton and Hythe on the eastern edge of the New Forest, opposite the great docks of Southampton and home to the country’s only military port, this guide covers what buyers and homeowners actually want to know.
Quick answers about Marchwood
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Is Marchwood a good place to live?⌄
Yes, a waterside New Forest-fringe village.
Is Marchwood expensive?⌄
Often £280,000–£475,000.
Does Marchwood have a railway station?⌄
No passenger station. The line is freight-only.
What is Marchwood known for?⌄
Its military port & power station.
Where is the nearest A&E to Marchwood?⌄
Southampton General Hospital.
Is Marchwood right for you?
Every town suits some buyers better than others. Here is how Marchwood rates for the people who most often buy here, and why.
| Buyer type | Rating | Why |
|---|---|---|
| First-time buyers | ★★★★☆ | Often more affordable than the heart of the New Forest, with a mix of post-war and newer homes to get a foot on the ladder. |
| Families | ★★★★☆ | A strong village junior school (Outstanding), the New Forest on the doorstep and recreation grounds, good for family life. |
| Commuters (to Southampton) | ★★★★☆ | The A326 bypass and nearby Totton and Southampton Central give quick access to the city and fast London trains. |
| Nature & outdoors lovers | ★★★★★ | The New Forest National Park and Southampton Water are right on the doorstep, superb for walking and cycling. |
| Downsizers | ★★★☆☆ | Pleasant and well-connected, but the working waterside (port and power station) gives an industrial edge in places. |
An honest, at-a-glance summary of what Marchwood does brilliantly, and what to weigh carefully, before you commit.
Marchwood at a glance
The key facts buyers ask us about most, in one place.
| Fact | Detail |
|---|---|
| County & councils | Hampshire (two-tier): Hampshire County Council & New Forest District Council |
| Postcode district | SO40 |
| Approx. character | A waterside New Forest-fringe village on Southampton Water |
| Average house price | Often £280,000–£475,000; larger & newer homes beyond; sources vary |
| Railway | No passenger station, freight-only line; nearest Totton & Southampton Central (fast to London) |
| Nearest A&E | Southampton General Hospital (via Totton), verify with NHS |
| Schools | Hampshire mostly non-selective; Marchwood primaries; Applemore College & Totton secondaries near |
| Known for | Marchwood Military Port, Marchwood Power Station & Southampton Water |
| Population | About 5,600, a waterside village |
| Roads | The A326 Marchwood bypass to Totton & the M27, and south to Hythe & Fawley |
| Green space | The New Forest, Southampton Water, Lloyds recreation ground & the waterside |
| Council tax (Band D) | £2,460.34 for 2026/27 (Marchwood parish), confirm your exact band |
Property prices & council tax in Marchwood
Marchwood is generally more affordable than the pricier heart of the New Forest, reflecting its village setting, its position for Southampton and Totton, and the New Forest and the waterside close by (with the nearby industrial belt keeping some of it in reach). It offers flats and terraces, popular family homes and newer estates, 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 terraces | Indicatively around £200,000–£290,000 | First-time buyers; the more accessible ways in |
| Terraced & semi-detached houses | Indicatively around £280,000–£380,000 | First-time buyers; smaller families |
| Detached & family homes | Indicatively around £380,000–£525,000 | Growing families |
| Marchwood average | Often £280,000–£475,000 (verify per property) | A broad benchmark for the village |
| Larger detached & newer homes | Indicatively £525,000–£750,000+ | Buyers wanting a larger or newer 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.
£300,000
Terrace / smaller home
~£67,000
household income (guide)
£400,000
Village benchmark
~£89,000
household income (guide)
£575,000
Larger / newer (indicative)
~£128,000
household income (guide)
Marchwood affordability & stamp duty calculator
A quick, no-obligation way to see roughly what you could borrow in Marchwood 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 Marchwood property market in depth
Marchwood offers a more affordable New Forest-fringe market, flats and terraces, popular family homes and newer estates, and larger detached properties, with its village setting, its position for Southampton and Totton, and the New Forest and the waterside all driving demand (and the nearby industrial belt keeping some of it in reach).
| Property type | What to expect | Typical guide |
|---|---|---|
| Flats & smaller terraces | The more accessible way in; popular with first-time buyers and investors. | £200,000–£290,000 |
| Terraced & semi-detached houses | Popular homes across the village and its estates. | £280,000–£380,000 |
| Detached & family homes | Popular family homes across the village. | £380,000–£525,000 |
| Larger detached & newer homes | Larger and newer homes, the top of the local market. | £525,000–£750,000+ |
Marchwood's appeal, a settled waterside village on the edge of the New Forest, often more affordable than the heart of the Forest, with Southampton and Totton within easy reach, makes it a steady market, from flats and terraces to larger detached homes.
That range means budgeting and the right mortgage matter. Larger and newer homes here can mean substantial lending, and low-lying waterside properties are cases lenders and insurers assess carefully, so a survey is wise on an older home and a flood and insurance check helps near the water. A mortgage adviser helps you match the right lender to your plans, the kind of introduction we can arrange.
What makes Marchwood so popular?
Marchwood's appeal is a settled waterside village on the edge of the New Forest, more affordable than the heart of the Forest, near Southampton and Totton.
The waterside & the military port
A genuine waterside setting on the west shore of Southampton Water, opposite the great docks of Southampton, and home to Marchwood Military Port, the Sea Mounting Centre, the only military port in the country, giving the village a distinctive maritime character.
The New Forest on the doorstep
The New Forest National Park begins right at the village’s back, with open heath, woodland and roaming ponies close by, superb for walking, cycling and the outdoors.
Affordability, connectivity & the water
Housing that is often more affordable than the heart of the New Forest, with the A326 bypass linking to Totton and the M27, Southampton and its fast London trains a short drive away, and the characterful Hythe Pier Ferry to Southampton just along the waterside at neighbouring Hythe.
Transport & commuting from Marchwood
Transport in Marchwood leans on the road, there is no passenger station, but the A326 bypass links quickly to Totton and the M27, and Southampton is close. These indicative times are a starting point, always verify current timetables before relying on a specific journey.
| Route | Approx. time | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Marchwood → Totton (nearest station) | ~5–10 min drive | For the nearest passenger station & the M27 |
| Marchwood → Southampton Central | ~15–20 min drive | For the city & fast direct London Waterloo trains |
| Marchwood → London Waterloo (via Southampton) | ~1h30–1h45 | Drive to Southampton Central, then the fast direct train |
| Marchwood → Hythe | ~5–10 min drive | The waterside village to the south, via the A326 |
| Marchwood → the M27 | ~10 min drive | Via the A326 and Totton, for Southampton, Portsmouth & the M3 |
| Marchwood → Southampton General Hospital (A&E) | ~20–25 min drive | The nearest major A&E, around the water via Totton |
| Marchwood → Southampton Airport | ~25–30 min drive | For flights & Airport Parkway station |
| Marchwood → the New Forest | ~5 min | Open heath and woodland right at the village’s back |
Getting around Marchwood
Day-to-day mobility here is worth thinking through, the practical picture.
By train
Marchwood has no passenger station; the nearest are Totton (a short drive) and Southampton Central, which has fast direct trains to London Waterloo.
By car
The A326 Marchwood bypass links north to Totton and the M27, and south to Hythe and Fawley. A car is genuinely useful here.
For the airport
Southampton Airport is around twenty-five to thirty minutes by road (with Airport Parkway station), handy for flights and fast trains.
By bus
Bus services connect Marchwood with Totton, Hythe and Southampton, check current routes and frequencies.
On foot, by bike & the Forest
The New Forest, the waterside and Lloyds recreation ground give walking and cycling on the doorstep.
For the commute
Marchwood suits Southampton and Totton commuters (by road), London commuters via Southampton Central, and Fawley/waterside workers, a road-led but well-placed village.
Schools in Marchwood
Marchwood has primary provision in the village, with well-regarded secondaries nearby, Applemore College at Dibden Purlieu and the Totton schools, and further options and independents within reach around Southampton. Because catchments and admissions matter, confirm the current position directly.
| School | Type | Inspection | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Marchwood Junior School | Primary/junior (state, co-ed, 7–11) | Outstanding | The village junior school, rated Outstanding at its most recent graded inspection, check the current catchment and its latest report. |
| Marchwood CofE Infant School | Infant (state, co-ed, 4–7) | Good | The village Church of England infant school, rated Good, check the current catchment and its latest report. |
| Applemore College (Dibden Purlieu) | Secondary (state, co-ed, 11–16) | Requires improvement | A state secondary just to the south; its last graded overall judgement was Requires improvement (2022), with a more recent ungraded inspection, read the latest report and check catchment and admissions. |
| Testwood School (Totton) | Secondary (state, co-ed, 11–16) | Good | A secondary at nearby Totton, rated Good at its most recent inspection, check catchment and admissions. |
| Independent schools (Southampton) | Independent (various ages) | See schools | Well-known independents are within reach around Southampton, a further option. |
Map, Police & Fire Services in Marchwood
A useful local guide should show the practical services buyers actually check, policing, fire cover, emergency healthcare and the local crime context for Marchwood.
Popular parts of Marchwood & nearby
Where you buy in Marchwood shapes both your budget and your character, from the older village core to the newer estates and the edges towards the water and the Forest. A quick orientation.
Local highlights & days out from Marchwood
Marchwood packs a working waterside, a military port and the New Forest into one village. A few of the best-loved local landmarks.
Sports, leisure & community in Marchwood
For a village its size, Marchwood offers a lot, the Forest, the water and community sport.
The Forest & the water
The New Forest and Southampton Water on the doorstep give walking, cycling, sailing and the outdoors close by.
Community & sport
Lloyds recreation ground, football and tennis clubs, the village hall and community events give a strong local life.
Shops & the city near
The village shops for the everyday, with Totton close by and Southampton a short drive for wider shopping and leisure.
Healthcare & local services in Marchwood
Healthcare access is reasonable for the area, GP provision in the village, and a major A&E a drive away at Southampton around the head of the water.
The village has GP provision locally, with dentists and pharmacies nearby in Totton and the wider area; the nearest major A&E department is at Southampton General Hospital, reached by road around the head of Southampton Water via Totton. 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.
Living in Marchwood
Day to day, Marchwood is a settled waterside village on the edge of the New Forest, village community, more affordable housing than the heart of the Forest, and Southampton and Totton within easy reach. Here is a sense of everyday life.
Marchwood has the amenities of a good-sized village, village shops, primary provision, a village hall, Lloyds recreation ground and sports clubs, a church and a strong community, along with the New Forest and Southampton Water on the doorstep, and Totton close by and Southampton a short drive for bigger shopping and services. The big everyday pluses are the waterside and Forest setting, the relative affordability, and the road connectivity.
Connectivity for working is generally good, superfast broadband reaches much of the village, so home and hybrid working is very possible, complemented by the A326 to Totton and the M27 and Southampton Central for office days. The main trade-offs are that there is no passenger station in the village (you use Totton or Southampton), that a large waterside industrial belt, the military port, the power station and an energy-recovery facility, sits nearby, and a waterside flood-risk consideration on low-lying ground, but for affordable village living between the Forest and the water it is a genuine choice.
| Everyday amenity | In Marchwood? | Nearest / notes |
|---|---|---|
| Primary schools | Yes | Marchwood Junior and Infant provision; check catchment |
| Secondary schools | Nearby | Applemore College (Dibden Purlieu) & Totton secondaries; independents around Southampton |
| GP & hospital | Local / A&E a drive | GP provision locally; major A&E at Southampton General via Totton |
| Nearest A&E | A drive (Southampton) | Southampton General Hospital (University Hospital Southampton), major A&E, via Totton |
| Railway station | No (freight-only line) | Nearest passenger stations Totton & Southampton Central (fast to London) |
| Shops | Yes (village) | Village shops for the everyday; Totton and Southampton a short drive |
| Green space | Yes (abundant) | The New Forest, Southampton Water, Lloyds recreation ground & the waterside |
Working & connectivity in Marchwood
Superfast broadband reaches much of Marchwood, with gigabit-capable full-fibre available in parts of the village, so home and hybrid working is very possible, complemented by the A326 to Totton and the M27, and Southampton Central for office days. Coverage can still vary by exact address, particularly in older and outlying properties, so check the specific property on the providers' and Ofcom's coverage checkers before you commit.
| Connectivity | Typical picture |
|---|---|
| Fixed broadband | Superfast reaches much of the village; gigabit full-fibre in parts, check the exact address |
| Mobile coverage | Generally good in the village; can vary near the waterside |
| Rail for office days | No village station, use Totton or Southampton Central (fast direct London Waterloo trains) |
| Road & air | A326 to Totton & the M27; Southampton Airport ~25–30 min |
Check broadband before you make an offer in Marchwood
Broadband speeds can vary street by street in Marchwood, 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 Marchwood
On flooding, much of Marchwood sits at lower risk, but the village lies on the west shore of Southampton Water near the mouth of the River Test, so low-lying and waterside parts carry a flood-risk consideration worth checking carefully.
Cost of living & running a home in Marchwood
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) | £2,460.34 | Hampshire, Marchwood parish, confirm your band |
| Buildings insurance | Varies, check near the water | Waterside/tidal 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 Marchwood
An affordable New Forest-fringe waterside village near Southampton is a sensible thing to buy into, a few points on the mortgage side are worth understanding first.
Marchwood's mixed village-and-estate market and relatively accessible prices mean the right mortgage matters, from flats and terraces to larger detached and newer homes that involve more substantial lending. Low-lying waterside, unusual-construction or older properties are cases lenders and insurers assess carefully, so a survey is wise on an older home and a flood and insurance check helps near the water. 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 Marchwood
A few standard checks are worth their weight when buying in Marchwood, especially flood near the water and on older homes.
History, heritage & famous connections
Marchwood grew up as a small settlement on the west shore of Southampton Water, on the edge of the New Forest between Totton and Hythe. For much of its history it was a modest waterside and farming community; the parish church of St John was built to serve the growing village, and the Fawley Branch Line reached it in 1925 with a passenger station (which closed in 1966, though the line survives for freight).
The great change came with the Second World War: in 1943 a military port was built on the waterside to help mount the D-Day landings of 1944, and it has remained, the Sea Mounting Centre, the only military port in the United Kingdom. Alongside it, the waterside became a place of energy and industry, with a power station (an oil-fired station later replaced by the modern gas-fired one) beside the mouth of the River Test. Today Marchwood is a settled waterside village, more affordable than the heart of the Forest, with a distinctive maritime and industrial character at its edge.
Marchwood through the ages
A quick timeline of the moments that shaped the town you would be buying into.
| Year | Milestone |
|---|---|
| Early history | A small waterside and farming settlement grows on the west shore of Southampton Water, on the edge of the New Forest. |
| 19th century | The parish church of St John is built to serve the growing village. |
| 1925 | The Fawley Branch Line reaches Marchwood with a passenger station. |
| 1943 | A military port is built on the waterside to help mount the D-Day landings, the only military port in the UK. |
| 1966 | The passenger station closes; the line survives for freight. |
| Late 20th c, today | A modern gas-fired power station replaces the earlier oil-fired one; Marchwood becomes a settled, more affordable waterside village. |
Famous connections
A few of the people and stories that put Marchwood on the map.
Marchwood Military Port
The Sea Mounting Centre, the only military port in the United Kingdom, built on the waterside in 1943 to help mount the D-Day landings and used since to support operations overseas, including the Falklands; a defining part of the village.
Marchwood Power Station
A modern gas-fired power station beside the mouth of the River Test where it meets Southampton Water, on the site of an earlier oil-fired station, a landmark of the working waterside.
Southampton Water & the New Forest
The great tidal water opposite the docks of Southampton on one side, and the open New Forest on the other, the two defining settings of the village.
Looking beyond the mortgage
Buying a home in Marchwood 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 Marchwood
Beyond the brochure, a few honest points worth weighing before you commit to buying here.
Marchwood compared with nearby towns
How Marchwood sits against the places buyers most often weigh against it, a quick, indicative comparison.
| Town | Rough average price | Station? | Character |
|---|---|---|---|
| Marchwood | ~£280k–£475k | No (freight-only line; use Totton/Southampton) | Waterside New Forest-fringe village; military port; power station; Southampton Water |
| Totton | ~£275k–£425k | Yes (Totton station; to Southampton/Salisbury; change for London) | The larger town to the north, at the head of Southampton Water |
| Hythe & Dibden | ~£300k–£475k | No (Hythe Ferry to Southampton; nearest rail Totton) | The waterside village to the south, with its pier and ferry to Southampton |
| Southampton | ~£250k–£425k | Yes (fast direct to London Waterloo) | The city across the water, with a mainline station |
| Lyndhurst | ~£400k–£700k | No (nearest Brockenhurst/Ashurst) | The historic capital of the New Forest to the west |
Pros & cons of living in Marchwood
An honest, balanced summary to weigh up.
| In its favour | To weigh carefully |
|---|---|
| A settled, affordable waterside village | No passenger station in the village |
| The New Forest & Southampton Water on the doorstep | A large waterside industrial belt nearby |
| More affordable than the heart of the Forest | A waterside/tidal flood-risk consideration on low ground |
| The A326 to Totton & the M27 | A freight railway and level crossing through the village |
| Village community, church & recreation ground | Larger & newer homes mean more substantial lending |
| Southampton & its city amenities close by | Older/low-lying homes need careful survey & checks |
Villages & areas around Marchwood
Many buyers who love Marchwood look just outside it too, a quick guide.
Who tends to move to Marchwood?
Understanding your fellow buyers helps you read the market and pitch an offer.
Families & workers
People wanting an affordable waterside village with primary provision and secondaries nearby, near Southampton and Totton, with the New Forest and Southampton Water on the doorstep.
Commuters
People using the A326 to Totton and the M27, and Southampton Central for fast London trains, well placed for Southampton, Totton, Fawley and the waterside.
Forest & water lovers
People drawn to the New Forest at the village’s back and Southampton Water on its doorstep, wanting affordable village living between the two.
What your money buys in Marchwood
A rough sense of what different budgets tend to secure, indicative only, and hugely dependent on position and condition.
Your move to Marchwood, 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 water can affect, and SDLT), and get a mortgage in principle so you can move quickly.
2. Do your homework on the property
Check flood risk (especially for low-lying and waterside homes), get a full building survey (wise on older homes), check the school catchment and proximity to the industrial belt and the freight line, and confirm your commute, 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 Marchwood?
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 Marchwood
If you are weighing up a move to the town, here is the honest bottom line.
Quick tips before you buy in Marchwood
- Enjoy the setting, Southampton Water on the doorstep opposite the docks, the New Forest at the village’s back, St John’s church and Lloyds recreation ground.
- Note the transport. Marchwood has no passenger station (the line is freight-only), so plan to use Totton or Southampton Central (fast to London), with the A326 to the M27.
- Note the working waterside, Marchwood Military Port (the only military port in the UK) and the power station give the village a distinctive character.
- Check flood risk for low-lying and waterside homes near Southampton Water and the River Test mouth, and confirm insurance.
- Confirm the council tax and band, Marchwood (Marchwood parish, Hampshire) Band D is £2,460.34 for 2026/27.
- Budget realistically, prices are relatively accessible, but larger and newer homes mean more substantial lending; use an adviser.
- Verify the nearest current A&E (Southampton General Hospital, via Totton) with the NHS.
- Get a full building survey on an older or low-lying home, and check the freight railway and level crossing on Main Road.
- For schools, check catchment for the village primaries and Applemore College / Totton secondaries, and note independents around Southampton.
- Explore the waterside, the New Forest edge and the village to get a feel for the area.
- Note Totton is close by and Southampton a short drive for wider shopping and the fast London trains.
- 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, boundary and standard searches.
Nearby areas worth considering
If you are weighing Marchwood against the surrounding area, these are the places buyers most often compare.
Totton
The larger town to the north, at the head of Southampton Water, with its own station.
Hythe & Dibden
The waterside village to the south, with its pier and ferry to Southampton.
Southampton
The city across the water, with its mainline station (fast to London Waterloo).
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 are buying, moving or remortgaging in Marchwood and want help comparing lenders rather than relying on one bank’s own range.
- You are employed or self-employed with reasonably clean credit and a deposit of around 5% or more.
- You want the mortgage and the protection that goes with it sorted together, rather than as two separate jobs.
- You would rather someone else dealt with the lender, the paperwork and the chasing.
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