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Buying a house

Buying a house is an exciting time and one that should be enjoyed. Our range of guides provide you with useful tools, top tips and advice to help you make an informed decision on your property purchase.

10 Property Websites and Apps That Make Moving Easier

There are a wealth of online resources available to help with the various stages of the home buying process.

Conveyancing, First Time Buyers, Buying a house, Finding a house, Moving home

Should You Buy a House or a Flat?

When deciding whether to buy a flat or a house, there are lots of things to consider, and the pros and cons may not be as obvious as you think.

Buying a house, Finding a house, First Time Buyer

What is a Joint Mortgage?

Here’s what you need to know about taking out a mortgage with another person or a group of people.

First Time Buyers, Buying a house, Mortgages

What is Tenancy in Common?

There are multiple options when choosing to buy property with someone else. Is Tenancy in Common the right choice for you?

Buying a house, Mortgages

What is Joint Tenancy?

There are multiple options when choosing to buy property with someone else. Is Joint Tenancy the right choice for you?

Buying a house, Mortgages

What if the Home I’m Buying Gets a Bad Mortgage 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

Understanding Mortgage Valuations in the UK

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

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