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Cheapest Places to Live in the UK; 2020

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Just where are the cheapest places to live in the UK in 2020? Will London ever be an affordable place to buy a home? The latest research by...

New Research: Only 14% of People Trust Estate Agents

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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 ...

Can Owning a Home by 25 Be a Reality?

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The experience of real, first and second-time young house-hunters shows that home ownership in your mid-20s is no idle pipedream – it can be your re...

Flood Risk Areas: What to Think About When Buying

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Did you know that your home is more likely to suffer a flood than a burglary? It’s just one of the surprising facts that the government has revealed...

Home Buyer Anxiety: How to Handle It

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Each month thousands of people make the decision to buy a new home. In fact, figures from the HMRC show that 90,000 property transactions were handled in May...

Help to Buy Scheme Ending: What Does This Mean?

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What does the Help to Buy scheme ending mean for first-time buyers? Help to Buy was introduced in 2013 and has helped approximately 400,000 mostly first-time buyers get...

Climbing the Property Ladder: Is it Getting Harder?

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Have you ever sat with your friends down the pub and discussed when you’re next likely to move home? Perhaps you’re all waiting for your flats to increase...

City Living vs. Home Buying: What’s More Important?

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Trying to get on the property ladder? Sometimes, this involves a few compromises here and there. One of the main ones is location. If you want to buy...

Glossary of Property Terms: First Time Buyer Handbook

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Time for some jargon-busters! If you’ve never owned a home before, it’s likely there are some words and phrases that are completely alien to you. We’re here to...

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Cheapest Places to Live in the UK; 2020

New Research: Only 14% of People Trust Estate Agents

Can Owning a Home by 25 Be a Reality?

Flood Risk Areas: What to Think About When Buying

Home Buyer Anxiety: How to Handle It

Help to Buy Scheme Ending: What Does This Mean?

Climbing the Property Ladder: Is it Getting Harder?

City Living vs. Home Buying: What’s More Important?

Glossary of Property Terms: First Time Buyer Handbook

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

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Explore our content

Cheapest Places to Live in the UK; 2020

New Research: Only 14% of People Trust Estate Agents

Can Owning a Home by 25 Be a Reality?

Flood Risk Areas: What to Think About When Buying

Home Buyer Anxiety: How to Handle It

Help to Buy Scheme Ending: What Does This Mean?

Climbing the Property Ladder: Is it Getting Harder?

City Living vs. Home Buying: What’s More Important?

Glossary of Property Terms: First Time Buyer Handbook

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

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