Help and Advice on Moving house

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

Can I Get a Mortgage if I'm Over 50?

It can be scary to feel like time is against you when it comes to getting a mortgage, or remortgaging your home. So is age really just a number in this case?

Mortgages

The Benefits of Moving to the Countryside

With a recent increase in young people moving from London into the country, we look at the benefits moving to the countryside can have for you.

Finding a house

Unfurnished House Checklist: Essential Items for Your New Home

From packing to getting keys cut, there’s a lot to think about when you’re moving to a new place – but have you thought about what you need to buy?

General Moving Advice, Rentals

House or Flat: Finding the Perfect Rental for You

If you’re moving to a new rented home, you might be wondering whether a flat or a house is a better option.

Renting

Do I Need a Will After Buying a House?

Once you’ve bought a new house, it may be time to consider planning some more for your future. Owning property means you should probably think about writing or updating your will.

Buying a house, First Time Buyer, After Your Move

What is Property Indemnity Insurance?

If you or your conveyancing solicitor are anticipating legal issues to arise from your new property, it may be a good idea to consider property indemnity insurance.

Insurance

Shared Ownership Guide: Ideal Starting Percentage

How to decide what percentage of a Shared Ownership property to buy.

First Time Buyers, Buying a house, First Time Buyer, Shared Ownership

Shared Ownership Explained: Who Owns the Remaining Share?

For some, the idea of not owning the whole of a property can be nerve-wracking, and the biggest concern is over who owns the rest of it, and what control do they have?

First Time Buyers, First Time Buyer, Shared Ownership

How to Sell a Shared Ownership Property

If you’re looking to sell your Shared Ownership property, you might be wondering what the process is.

Selling a home, Shared Ownership