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More first time buyers can now borrow up to 6x their salary with Nationwide's Helping Hand mortgage. Could you use it to buy your first house?
Spring is the most popular season to market homes. If you’re getting ready to sell your house here’s what you need to do before the for sale sign goes up.
New LEASE report exposes landlords often ignoring Section 20 consultations, leaving leaseholders with costly bills and little say over major works.
Bag yourself some Ideal Home Show free tickets for this year's show taking place 22 - 26 Nov 2023 at Olympia London.
Moving home can be exciting, but also stressful! Use our handy moving house checklist to get yourself organised so moving day runs smoothly.
Buying a house on your own? We look at how to get a single person mortgage, the challenges & how to make buying a home solo more affordable.
There's a lot to think about before buying a second home, from getting a mortgage, raising a depsoit, taxes, costs and how to make money from a second property.
What is indemnity insurance? When you are buying or selling a property your conveyancing solicitor might suggest taking out indemnity insurance. But what is indemnity insurance, does it represent ...
Gifted deposits explained Saving a deposit for a house is one of the biggest hurdles for first-time buyers, so it's no surprise that gifted deposits are a common feature of buying a home. Find out ...
Homebuyer surveys explained Homebuyer surveys, also known as a RICS Level 2 Survey or Homebuyer Report, are the most popular choice of survey buyers commission. We look at whether homebuyer surveys ...
Snagging list for new builds Making a snagging list is essential when you’re buying a new build home. We look at who should do it and when – and what happens if your builder refuses to fix snags.
Spray foam insulation applied to lofts is popular, but be warned there are implications for your mortgage & equity release. Here's everything you need to know ...