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With more than 25 years of experience in the property sector, Phil Spencer's tips for buying or renting a house will help you through this notoriously stressful process. Whether you're buying or renting your first home or a seasoned property professional, Phil shares his property advice, guidance and insights to help you move home with confidence.

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First Time Buyer Savings Schemes: Your Options Explained

Buying

Even with the popular Help to Buy ISA abolished, it doesn’t mean hopeful homeowners are left to come up with deposit money alone. Many other alternatives exist that...

Guide to Buying a New Build Home

Buying

Buying a new build home? Here’s a handy guide. We take a look at everything from solicitors to mortgages to help the process go as smoothly as possible....

First Time Buyer Fees: A Finance Guide for Buying a Home

Buying

Wondering about the cost of buying a house? Fees are possibly the most daunting aspect of the process, especially if you are a first-time home buyer with little...

Best Time to Rent a House: A Breakdown

Renting

There’s one common question often asked by tenants. When is the best time to rent a house? The answer can be a tricky one, as busy periods mean...

Guide to Renting a House: Checklist & Advice

Renting

Wondering how to rent a property? The process can be a tricky one, as there are lots to wrap your head around. But, arming yourself with as much...

Renovation Vs. New Build: Which One’s for You?

Buying

Being unsure whether to buy a renovation project or a new property is common. There are advantages and disadvantages to both, meaning homebuyers often struggle to choose. So,...

Gazundering: What It Is & How to Stop It

Selling

Whether you’ve bought a house before or not, most people have heard the term ‘gazumping’ in one situation or another, but what is gazundering? Gazundering is when a...

Is It Better to Rent or Sell a House?

Selling

If you’re buying a house, it’s likely you’ll be expecting to sell your primary residence first. However, that might not be the best financial decision. Your other option...

A Guide to Property Investment for Beginners

Buying

There are several different investment options for anyone looking to invest their money, from stocks and bonds to bricks and mortar. The latter is perhaps the most-trusted investment...

What’s The Impact of Coronavirus on UK Renters?

News

There are around 8.5M people privately renting, spending on average 41% of their income on housing. How will Coronavirus impact them?

What’s Really Going on In the Property Market?

News

It is almost one month since the property market in England re-opened. But what’s really going on out there? Phil Spencer takes a look.

Is UK Property Still a Good Investment?

News

The UK property market hasn’t escaped the shock of the pandemic, but is property still a good investment? Phil Spencer takes a look.

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First Time Buyer Savings Schemes: Your Options Explained

Guide to Buying a New Build Home

First Time Buyer Fees: A Finance Guide for Buying a Home

Best Time to Rent a House: A Breakdown

Guide to Renting a House: Checklist & Advice

Renovation Vs. New Build: Which One’s for You?

Gazundering: What It Is & How to Stop It

Is It Better to Rent or Sell a House?

A Guide to Property Investment for Beginners

Selling a House: Why Isn’t it Working?

Renting with Bad Credit

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Renting a Home Advice | Podcast S2E6

End of Tenancy Guide | Podcast S2E5

Good Tenant Qualities: Renting Guide | Podcast S2E4

What’s The Impact of Coronavirus on UK Renters?

What’s Really Going on In the Property Market?

Is UK Property Still a Good Investment?