Help and Advice on Moving house

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

Before you buy

There are a number of useful and important things to know before making the decision to buy a house. As a first time buyer, we have put together useful guides and advice which can help make things easier for you.

Buyers’ Guide to EWS1 Forms in UK Property Purchases

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

Should I Buy My Neighbour’s House?

If you are considering buying a second home, and your neighbours are selling, is it worth buying their home?

Conveyancing, Buying a house, Finding a house, Before you buy

5 Things You Shouldn’t Do if You’re Buying a Home Soon

Don’t fall at the first hurdle when buying a home. There are a few key things that could stop your homeowner journey before its even begun.

Buying a house, Before you buy

Choosing the Right Mortgage: A Step-by-Step Guide

Whether you're a First Time Buyer or you've owned a property before, we break down what you should be asking when you consider a mortgage.

Before you buy, Mortgages

Top Social Accounts to Follow to Get You Saving

The average person spends 12 hours a week online, and the accounts you follow and interact with can have a huge impact on your habits.

Before you buy

5 Reasons to Downsize

Moving out of your family home might not be an easy idea to contemplate, but it could be one of the best decisions you ever make.

Before you buy

5 Things You Could Do Better if You Had a Bigger Home

If you feel like you’re starting to outgrow your home, there could be many benefits to getting somewhere bigger.

Before you buy

Check Your Credit Score Easily: A Simple Guide

If you’re eager to get a mortgage, one of the first things to consider is your credit score, as it may have an impact on how much you can borrow and what rate of interest you pay.

Buying a house, Before you buy

Should I Rent or Buy a Property?

The decision to buy your own property is a big one, and there may be times when you’re torn between renting or buying. There are some situations where one is preferable to the other. But how do you decide?

Buying a house, Before you buy, Renting