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Pros and Cons of Shared Ownership

There are considerations to weigh-up before buying a home with Shared Ownership

Older People's Shared Ownership: Buying Incentives for Over 55's

Older People's Shared Ownership is aimed at those aged 55 or over at the time of purchasing a property.

Staircasing: The Path to Owning 100% of Your Shared Ownership Home

If you purchased your home using the Shared Ownership scheme, you can buy additional shares until you own the majority or all of your home.

Qualifying for Shared Ownership: Are You Eligible?

Before you apply to buy a home using Shared Ownership, you should review the current eligibility criteria. Here we break down the eligibility factors for England.

What is Shared Ownership?

Wondering if the government-backed Shared Ownership scheme is right for you? Or are you confused as to what Shared Ownership means? We break down the things you need to know.

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Finance

What is Stamp Duty?

Find out everything you need to know about Stamp Duty including how much it costs and why you need to pay it.

Managing Your Household Bills

Managing household bills is essential for financial stability. Find out how best to keep them under control.

What is Council Tax?

Council Tax is a compulsory sum of money charged to persons based on their property size, cost and location.

What is a Mortgage?

If you are a first time buyer the idea of a mortgage can be daunting. Find out more about mortgages here.

Boost Your Deposit: Tips for First Time Buyers

Read our tips on how to stretch your money further and save for your new home deposit.

5 Ways to Improve Your Credit Score

You may understand why you need to monitor and improve your credit score, but you’re probably wondering how.

What is a Credit Report?

Understanding your credit score, and how to improve it, are important considerations when buying a home.

Conducting a Financial Health Check

A financial health check is a report of your financial status and steps you can take to improve your finances.

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Sustainability

Electric vehicle charging provisions in new homes

Since June 2022, all new homes must have Electric Car Charging capabilities because of the Part S Building Regulations.

What is Passivhaus? And How It's Shaping Deptford Landings

Guest Post: Peabody New Homes explains what Passivhaus is, and how it is being used at Deptford Landings.

How Builders are Heating New Homes

Builders are using air and ground source heat pumps, solar panels, and heat recovery units to heat new homes.

Green features of new homes A to Z

We explain what new home green features mean, and how they help with sustainability.

How Housebuilders are Protecting the Local Environment and Wildlife

A growing number of new home developers are signing the ‘Homes for Nature’ commitment.

Sustainability Features of New Homes

These energy efficient and environmentally friendly features make new homes more sustainable than older alternatives.

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Buying advice

10 Tips for Buying a New Build Home

We’ve put together our top 10 tips for making the process go as smoothly – and successfully – as possible.

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Why Buy? 5 Great Reasons to Own a Home

Weighing up whether to buy or rent? We break down the top reasons you should own a home.

The 6 Stages of Buying a Home

The home buying process is made up of six stages, here we take you through them.

What is the First Homes Scheme?

First Time Buyer? You could get a 30% discount on your new home!

Saving Money by Downsizing to a New Build

If you space in your home that you are no longer using, downsizing can result in considerable savings.

Do new builds make a good buy-to-let investment?

Are New Builds a Good Buy-to-Let Investment?

New homes are ideal for buy-to-lets due to easy set up and maintenance, allowing immediate rental income.

Why Buy a New Build?

What are the benefits of buying a new build home, over a period or pre-lived in property?

questions to ask when you are viewing a property

Questions to Ask When Viewing a Property

Read our list of questions for you to ask your new home builder or estate agent when you view the property.

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The market feed

What's happening in the UK's new build and housing market