Whether you’re a first time buyer or simply relocating, there are a lot of things to consider before you put down your roots. We’re here to help make it easy for you to find somewhere with the location, amenities and price you’re looking for.
When buying your first home it can be difficult to save up a sizeable deposit, but there is support out there to help you get your foot on the housing ladder.
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Stamp duty land tax (normally just called stamp duty) is an additional tax you have to pay when you buy buy a property for more than £125,000 (£300,000 if you're a first time buyer). Here's how it works.
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With the dark nights setting in and the colder weather on its way, what better way to spend time with friends and family than enjoying the bright lights and spectacle of your local bonfire or fireworks display. But while you’re busy making plans to enjoy yourself, criminals could be making plans on your home.
Read moreWhen assessing your mortgage application, one of the main things lenders will look at is your credit score. So it's important you know what it is and what shape your score's currently in.
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Right to buy is a government scheme that can help you buy your home at a discounted price if you rent it from your local council or housing association. Here are the key things you need to know about getting on the property ladder with Right to Buy.
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Cracked concrete, broken brickwork and muddled mortgage applications - so many of these home-buying horror stories have a single, unlikely villain: Japanese knotweed.
Read moreRemortgaging can be a tricky subject to get your head round, and many homeowners don't fully understand how it works. We've busted some of the most common myths around remortgaging.
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Is it better to renovate and improve your current home, or move to a new place? If you're one of the thousands of homeowners puzzling over that question, you'll know there's rarely an easy answer. So let us help. Here are five key factors to consider.
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So you've done your sums, and you've decided that you could save money by remortgaging. But how do you go about it?
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Do you have a burning question about mortgages? On the 26th October we hosted a Twitter chat with three experts (a.k.a mortgage masterminds!) on hand to answer any mortgage related questions you had.
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Part and part mortgages let you pay back some of your mortgage on an interest only basis, and some on a repayment basis. Is it the right option for you? Let our guide to part-and-part mortgages help you decide.
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There are a lot of myths and misconceptions surrounding interest only mortgages – that’s why we’ve put together this guide. It answers all the big interest only questions in detail: what it is, how it works, and how much you’ll actually end up paying.
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There’s no denying, viewing properties is an exciting time for anyone. You get to step inside what potentially could be your new home. Whether you’re joining the property ladder or climbing up it, follow these top tips and arm yourself with as much knowledge as possible before you decide to make that offer.
Read moreMillions of the people in the UK have the wrong home insurance cover. It's not the easiest topic, but it's worth getting it right. Too much cover, and you'll pay more than you need to. Too little, and your home won't be protected. In this guide, we explain how to get the right contents insurance cover.
Read moreBuildings insurance is essential, but many people have too much or not enough of it. In this guide, we explain how to make sure you've got the right cover for your needs.
Read moreA 7-step guide to settling into your new home - from the first night to the finishing touches.
Read moreWhen you’re talking about life’s major milestones, buying your first home is right up there. However, it is a complex process to navigate and there can be pitfalls along the way. To help you avoid them, we’ve put together a list of the ten most common mistakes first-time buyers make.
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If you have a fixed term mortgage, your monthly repayments won't change when interest rates go up or down. In this article, we look at the pros, the cons, and everything in between.
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For all your moving day essentials look no further. Our moving day survival pack includes everything you might need on the day. Put it all in one easy-to-locate box and you can focus your efforts on the move rather than wasting time trying to find your kettle for a much needed brew!
Read moreMake the most of upcoming bank holiday weekends and get your home and garden summer ready with the help of our top 10 tips. Take inspiration from our top 10 tips & tricks and tackle those niggling DIY jobs now so you can relax in the garden when the sun makes an appearance.
Read moreKnowing a few small things you can do around the home can be key to avoiding tricky and expensive situations should your home be hit by bad weather or flooding.
Read moreIf you're starting out on the property hunt or looking to sell your home, here are the top five features that buyers look for in a home.
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During 2014, first-time buyers bought an estimated 326,500* homes, the highest number for seven years. When buying your first home, the number of properties and decisions can seem overwhelming.
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Compromise is the key in relationships and is even more true when buying a home together. Buying a home together can be a big step forward in a relationship but what are UK couples willing to compromise on to get their dream home.
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Forget an Englishman’s home being his castle – homeowners across the UK are agreed on what makes their dream home - a three-bed, detached home with two bathrooms.
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It’s often said that moving house is one of the most stressful life events you can experience. To make sure moving into your first home goes as smoothly as possible, take a look at our week-by-week preparation checklist.
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There was a time when home buyers would expect their mortgage term to last up to 25 years. It was the standard loan length, and for generations of home buyers it worked, spanning the course of their career and leaving them to enjoy a mortgage-free retirement.
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Self-employment brings with it a number of lifestyle benefits but with these come some potential downsides. For Britain's 4.6 million (source: Office of National Statistics 2014) self-employed people, obtaining a mortgage can be a challenge.
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First time buyers are under increasing pressure to prove they are financially fit. However, there are steps you can take to smooth your way to home ownership.
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An increasing number of first time buyers are thinking out of the box and buying with friends, family or a partner to help get a foot on to the property ladder.
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Before buying a property with someone, whether it is with friends, family members or your significant other – you need to decide how ownership of the property will be divided.
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Buying a property can be an expensive and stressful experience, with deposits to raise and plenty of paperwork to complete. Many first time buyers are easing some of the financial strain by buying a property with a friend, partner, relative or a loved one.
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Buying a new home is likely to be the single most expensive purchase you will ever make. When it comes to getting a mortgage or buying a house, there are a number of other one-off costs that you need to keep in mind and budget for.
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Very few people can afford to buy a home outright. A mortgage is a loan secured against land (including your property) that you repay over a number of years.
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UK household energy bills have risen by almost 40% over the past three years, resulting in a growing market for energy-saving home devices. These new devices aim to reduce your household bills and give respite from rising energy costs. In this article we take a look at some of the most popular products on the market.
Read moreHome insurance might seem like a confusing and complicated issue but it doesn't need to be. Put simply, home insurance covers the main structure of your home as well as your possessions within it.
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