Renting today. Owning tomorrow starts with being ready.

Understand what it takes to buy your own home, get mortgage ready and take your first step onto the property ladder — with access to bespoke mortgage advice from FCA-regulated advisers.

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Available in the UK · More locations coming soon

A personalised homeownership guide for everyone

  • Currently renting
  • First-time buyer
  • New to the UK
  • Low credit score
  • Saving for a deposit
  • Existing credit commitments
  • Self-employed
  • Cash buyer
  • Not ready to buy yet

*Individual circumstances vary. Mortgage eligibility and lending criteria are determined by individual lenders.

Choose your path.

Every buyer starts from a different place. Pick yours and Ladder One shapes the plan around it.

Mortgage Buyer

For anyone planning to buy a home with a mortgage in the UK. Understand where you stand, what may need attention and how to prepare before approaching a lender — from your deposit and credit profile to income, financial commitments and documents.

  • Plan your buying journey

    Follow a clear path from getting mortgage ready through to finding and buying your home.

  • Speak to an adviser

    Access personalised mortgage advice from FCA-regulated advisers when you’re ready.

The LadderOne home screen showing a readiness score of 720

Your home-buying tracking in one place

Know where you stand, what comes next, and keep your journey moving forward

Cash Buyer

For buyers with the funds ready, whether from savings, a sale or family. Get a clear plan for a smooth, fast purchase.

  • Know your total budget

    See your budget once all buying costs are counted.

  • Plan your completion

    Map the legal and survey steps for a quick move.

The LadderOne progress screen showing a ladder score and timeline

How it works

From first question to the keys in your hand, in four clear steps

  1. Step 1: Tell us about yourself

    Share your finances and what you’re hoping to buy.

  2. Step 2: Choose your path

    Mortgage Buyer or Cash Buyer. Your journey adapts.

  3. Step 3: Get your plan

    See your position and the steps to take next.

  4. Step 4: Make your move

    Act with confidence on your UK home purchase.

Why Ladder One

Buying a home is full of unknowns. We turn them into clear next steps.

  • Know your numbers

    See your budget, costs and buying power in plain English.

  • Explore your options

    Compare routes and understand the trade-offs before you commit.

  • Get your plan

    A step-by-step plan built around your situation and your path.

  • Stay in control

    Know where you are and what comes next, at every stage.

Simple & transparent pricing..

Monthly

£29.99per month

One payment of £29.99 for 1 month

What’s included?

  • Personalised mortgage-readiness plan
  • Readiness score & progress tracker
  • Deposit and savings tracker
  • Credit improvement guidance
  • Access to regulated mortgage advisers

Full access to all features:

  • One adviser consultation every 3 months
  • Home buying roadmap
  • Document checklist
  • AI guidance tailored to your situation
  • Regular tips, tools and market updates
The LadderOne app: Get mortgage ready, faster

Available in the UK · More locations coming soon

Take ladderOne with you.

Your numbers, your options and your plan, all in one app built for home buyers.

Questions,
answered.

Still unsure? Contact us and we'll help.

  • Ladder One is a home-buying app for people in the UK. It helps you understand your position and gives you a clear plan for what to do next, whether you are buying with a mortgage or with cash.

Coming to your area soon.

Ladder One is available in the UK today and will expand to more locations. Tell us where you are and we'll let you know when we launch there.

You can start today.

Buying in the UK? See where you stand, what to work on and the steps that could move you closer to owning your home.