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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.
Why Buy a New Build?
What are the benefits of buying a new build home, over a period or pre-lived in property?
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.
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.
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.
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.
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 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.
The 6 Stages of Buying a Home
The home buying process is made up of six stages, here we take you through them.
Managing Your Household Bills
Managing household bills is essential for financial stability. Find out how best to keep them under control.
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.
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.
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.