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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.

Experts’ key property predictions for 2023

What do those in the property industry see happening to the market over the next year?

Buying a house, Selling a home, First Time Buyer, News, Mortgages

Rishi Sunak – what are his housing plans?

What plans does Rishi Sunak have for housing as the current UK Prime Minister, and how do they differ from Liz Truss'?

Buying a house, First Time Buyer, News

Autumn Statement – what did we learn about property?

In his much-anticipated Autumn Statement, Chancellor Jeremy Hunt laid out his tax and spending plans in an attempt to reverse the impact of Liz Truss and Kwasi Kwarteng’s mini-Budget.

Buying a house, First Time Buyer, News

A ghostly premium? Living near a haunted spot could boost your asking price

Despite what you may think, living near ghosts and ghoulies may make your property more sought after.

Buying a house, Finding a house, Selling a home

Mortgage affordability stress test scrapped – why has this happened?

The Bank of England recently removed a required test for those looking to get a mortgage. So what does this mean for the future of the process?

First Time Buyers, Finance, Buying a house, Mortgages

The top 5 places in the UK to live where you don’t have to drive

There are many reasons why you may want to live somewhere where you don't need a car - maybe you can't drive, you want to reduce your carbon footprint, or you can't bear seeing how much it costs to fill up your car these days.

Buying a house, Finding a house, Moving home, General Moving Advice

Up and up and up – why are asking prices continuing to rise and what does this mean for buyers and sellers?

Despite the cost-of-living crisis, political uncertainty and various other factors at play, asking prices for UK properties continue to rise – and rise at astronomical rates.

Conveyancing, Buying a house, Finding a house

Homes with gardens – are they still in high demand and do they command a premium?

A look at whether having an outside space really adds as much value to a British home in 2022 as it has in the past?

Buying a house, Finding a house, Selling a home, Plants and Gardens

Crossrail is finally coming – what will it mean for London property?

After many years of delays, controversy and complications, Crossrail is finally set to open in the first half of this year, more than three years after its proposed original start date. 

Buying a house, London moving advice, Costs and Fees, News