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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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Guide to Selling a House: What You Need to Know

Selling

Picture the scene. You’re thinking about selling your property, but you’re lost when it comes to knowing where to start. From solicitors to contracts, there’s a lot to...

Mortgage Interest Rates: A Handy Guide

Buying

If you’re struggling to get your head around mortgage interest rates, you’re not alone. From LTV to SVR, there are plenty of terms to make sense of. If...

Fair and Honest Property Advice: Trust on the Ladder

Buying

Buying a home? Fair and honest property advice is something you'll need to get you on the ladder.

First Time Buyer Shared Ownership: Is it a Good Idea?

Buying

Traditional home ownership can appear out of reach for many first-time buyers, with the average house price just over £230,000. The rental market can feel just as daunting. Rising...

REVEALED: The UK’s Happiest, Friendliest and Safest Cities

Moving

A recent study by Provident dishes the dirt on the UK’s happiest, friendliest and safest cities. You might just be a little surprised by who tops the charts…...

Generation Rent: A Force of Circumstance or a Lifestyle Choice?

Renting

The term “generation rent” has been bandied about so widely and so often it has become a somewhat meaningless stereotype.

Restrictive Covenants | What You Need to Know

Owning

Restrictive covenants are certain conditions written into property deeds. Here's what this means for you.

How Much Can I Extend My House Without Planning Permission?

Owning

Wondering how much you extend your house without planning permission? Here's a closer look.

Types of Property Survey: Which Should You Choose?

Buying

With so many types of property survey - which should you choose? We've broken them down to help you decide.

High Speed 2 Railway: An Opportunity for First Time Buyers?

Buying

The high speed 2 rail project from London to Birmingham and then on to Leeds and Manchester offers first time buyers the ideal opportunity to buy a home...

Is it Worth Getting a Survey on a New Build Home?

Buying

You’ve decided to buy a new build home. You will be the first to live in it – the smell of new carpets and fresh paint and the...

Damp Issues in Homes: How Dangerous are They?

Buying

Picture the scene: after a long search, you finally find your dream property. The offer is accepted, and it looks like it’s only a matter of time until...

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Guide to Selling a House: What You Need to Know

Mortgage Interest Rates: A Handy Guide

Fair and Honest Property Advice: Trust on the Ladder

First Time Buyer Shared Ownership: Is it a Good Idea?

REVEALED: The UK’s Happiest, Friendliest and Safest Cities

Generation Rent: A Force of Circumstance or a Lifestyle Choice?

Restrictive Covenants | What You Need to Know

How Much Can I Extend My House Without Planning Permission?

Types of Property Survey: Which Should You Choose?

Selling a House: Why Isn’t it Working?

Renting with Bad Credit

Rental Property Advice Playlist

Key Things To Know About Renting | Podcast S2E6

End of Tenancy Guide | Podcast S2E5

Good Tenant Qualities: Renting Guide | Podcast S2E4

High Speed 2 Railway: An Opportunity for First Time Buyers?

Is it Worth Getting a Survey on a New Build Home?

Damp Issues in Homes: How Dangerous are They?