First Time Buyers Advice | Page 20

Do I still need a HIP?

No, you don't, but you do need an Energy Performance Certificate if you are selling your home. HIPs were suspended in May 2010 and formally abolished by the Coalition.

Surveys, EPCs

House hunters guide

Finding a new home can quickly become a frustrating experience and this can lead to you putting in offers out of desperation to find the property before your life turns into a series of weekend trips to the new area meeting every estate agent in town

Conveyancing, Buying a house

10 steps to improve fire safety in the home

Fire safety is an incredibly important issue, particularly in the family home - read our ten steps to prevent serious house fires occuring

Surveys, EPCs

Low cost home ownership

In 2014, it has been claimed that over 1 in 4 young people between the ages of 20-34 are still living with their parents – the highest proportion since 1996.

Conveyancing, Buying a house

Moving awkward items

Whether it's getting that divan down the stairs, or the piano through the front door, we've collected the best tips for moving awkward items.

Removals, General Moving Advice

Remortgage guide

Our guide to remortgaging a property. Find out what remortgaging means and what is involved should you want to remortgage your home.

Conveyancing, Conveyancing Process

Planning permission

Read our beginner's guide to the outline of the planning application process

Conveyancing, Buying a house

Selling your house – what you should tell your buyer

Here is a list of tips and considerations about the information you should reveal to your buyer to keep your move as smooth and cordial as possible.

Conveyancing, Selling a home

Guide to conveyancing in Scotland

Moving home in Scotland is a slightly different process to England and Wales. Have a look at our breakdown of the Scottish conveyancing process.

Conveyancing, Scotland