Help and Advice on Moving house

Read our wide range of articles on moving house, updating your rented homes and dealing with estate agent.

What if the home I’m buying gets a bad Mortgage Valuation (Down Valuation)?

If a home you’re planning to buy gets a negative mortgage valuation, it means the mortgage lender thinks the offer price is too high. So what can you do next?

Buying a house, Mortgages

How to set and discuss dates when moving

One area that can cause a great deal of problems when buying and selling a home is the timing and the dates for a move.

Buying a house, Selling a home, Conveyancing Process

What to do if you lose your paperwork

Moving home will inevitably require a you to gather a lot of paperwork, so when something goes missing it can seem like the worst scenario.

General Moving Advice, Mortgages

What is a proof of mortgage deposit?

A look at the most common questions when it comes to proof of a mortgage deposit when buying a home.

Mortgages

How to choose utility providers for your new home

Choosing what utility providers to use once you’ve bought a home can come down to more than just money.

After Your Move

What to check when you move into your new home

Moving day is always a busy day, but don’t forget to thoroughly inspect your new house before you unpack those boxes.

After Your Move

What is a mortgage valuation?

A mortgage valuation is a major step when applying for a mortgage. Here’s what you need to know, including how they work, what they cost, and what to do if you get a ‘down valuation’.

Buying a house, Mortgages

Guide to the EWS1 form as a seller

Following the Grenfell Tower disaster in 2017, the EWS1 form was introduced to identify properties with potentially dangerous cladding. Here’s what you need to know about it if you are planning to sell a flat in a high-rise property.

Legal, Selling a home

Guide to the EWS1 form as a buyer

Following the Grenfell Tower disaster in 2017, the EWS1 form was introduced to identify properties with potentially dangerous cladding. Here’s what you need to know about it if you would like to purchase a flat in a high-rise property.

Legal, Buying a house, Before you buy