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Fair and Honest Property Advice: Trust on the Ladder

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?

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...

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.

What Does a Surveyor Do?

Buying

What does a surveyor do? Let's find out.

Property Survey | Types, Costs & How it Works

Buying

Here's everything you need to know about a property survey.

Home Buyers’ Protection Insurance: Do You Need It?

Buying

What is Home Buyers' Protection Insurance? How can it help you? Here's a closer look.

Pre-Moving Checklist – Between Exchanging Contracts and Completion

Buying

There's a lot to think about after contracts are exchanged. Don’t panic! Keep hold of this pre-moving checklist.

Selling Your Home Privately

Buying

Selling your home? Most people would opt to sell their property via a selling agent, however this comes at a significant cost. Whilst using an estate agent is...

When To Start Searching If You’re Also Selling

Buying

Looking to sell your home? When is the right time to put your property on the market?

House Survey Report: What are the Dealbreakers?

Buying

There is a lot of information to take in when you get the house survey report. How can you tell what requires a little attention or investment to...

How Close are We to Solving the UK Housing Crisis?

Buying

We're all aware of the current state of housing in the UK. But, how close are we to solving the crisis? What were its original causes? Let's take a ...

New Research Reveals Only 14% of People Trust Estate Agents

Buying

Why don't people trust estate agents? Where has this mistrust come from? We've done a little digging. New research might be able to shed some light ...

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Fair and Honest Property Advice: Trust on the Ladder

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

Types of Property Survey: Which Should You Choose?

What Does a Surveyor Do?

Property Survey | Types, Costs & How it Works

Home Buyers’ Protection Insurance: Do You Need It?

Pre-Moving Checklist – Between Exchanging Contracts and Completion

Selling Your Home Privately

When To Start Searching If You’re Also Selling

How to Get the Best Out of Your Estate Agent

Tips for Buying a House – Playlist

How to Negotiate a House Price

Property Search – Needs VS. Wants | Podcast S1E1

Preparing to Buy a House | Podcast S1E2

How to Shortlist a Property to View | Podcast S1E3

House Survey Report: What are the Dealbreakers?

How Close are We to Solving the UK Housing Crisis?

New Research Reveals Only 14% of People Trust Estate Agents

Buying

Explore our content

Fair and Honest Property Advice: Trust on the Ladder

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

Types of Property Survey: Which Should You Choose?

What Does a Surveyor Do?

Property Survey | Types, Costs & How it Works

Home Buyers’ Protection Insurance: Do You Need It?

Pre-Moving Checklist – Between Exchanging Contracts and Completion

Selling Your Home Privately

When To Start Searching If You’re Also Selling

How to Get the Best Out of Your Estate Agent

Tips for Buying a House – Playlist

How to Negotiate a House Price

Property Search – Needs VS. Wants | Podcast S1E1

Preparing to Buy a House | Podcast S1E2

How to Shortlist a Property to View | Podcast S1E3

House Survey Report: What are the Dealbreakers?

How Close are We to Solving the UK Housing Crisis?

New Research Reveals Only 14% of People Trust Estate Agents

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