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 Buyers / Sellers 

Buying and selling a  home made simple. Explore expert guides, tips on mortgages, saving for a deposit, and step-by-step advice to confidently navigate your property purchase.

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Quick Tips

Obtain a Mortgage in Principle Early

It shows Estate Agents that you are serious ready

Check your Credit Score

Clean up any issues and make sure your address and accounts are up to date before applying for a mortgage.

Budget Beyond the Deposit

Include stamp duty (if applicable), solicitor fees, survey costs, removals, and initial home repairs/furnishing.

Explore All Government Schemes

First Homes, Shared Ownership, Lifetime ISA and regional incentives can boost your deposit or reduce your costs.

View at Different Times of Day

Neighbourhoods can look and feel very different at night or on weekends.

Always Get a Survey

A HomeBuyer or Building Survey can flag costly issues before you commit.

Check Lease Lengths

Anything under 80 years can be costly to extend and affect mortgageability.

Quick Links

HM Land Registry ​

First Time Buyer Scheme 

Solicitor Regulation Authority (SRA) - Check your solicitor is regulated 

The Law Society - Find a Solicitor 

CLC - Find a Conveyancer and Probate Lawyer  

RICS - Find a Surveyor 

FCA - Financial Conduct Authority - Check a Mortgage Broker and Insurance Provider are regulated 

Police - Area Crime Rate 

Ofsted - School Reports 

Environment Agency Flood Map 

Money Helper 

Planning Portal 

Home Deck and Kitchen

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