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Thinking Ahead

Planning and thinking ahead can help you when buying your first home. Telephone, Broadband, Gas, Electricity and who to inform of your change of address when moving into your first property.

Mortgage Application and Mortgage Tips
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The Question …. The Answer …. Hi Roman, Applying for a mortgage can be a daunting especially when you want to buy a property for the first time. First time buyers can often be thrown by the need to get on the property ladder as the average mortgage now taken

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The costs of saving for your first home
Ask the ExpertConveyancingThinking AheadUseful Tips

When purchasing a property for the first time, the deposit often seems like the most difficult obstacle to overcome. After all, even with the Help to Buy scheme, a 5% deposit on a £150,000 property currently stands at £7,500. Unfortunately, with legal fees, stamp duty, and removal costs to consider,

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The First Time Buyer show - Autumn 2015
PropertyShows, Events, Developments & NewsThinking AheadUseful Tips

The First Time Buyer Home Show – Autumn 2015 is a one-stop shop to help first time buyers buy their dream home and step on the property ladder. Produced by First Time Buyer magazine, exhibitors include property developers, housing associations, solicitors, financial advisors, mortgage consultants and interior experts. What’s included

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Stamp Duty SDLT - Property Purchase Tax in the UK
ConveyancingPropertyThinking AheadTools & CalculatorsUseful Tips

When you buy a property in the UK, that transaction can be subject to a tax from the UK Government. The tax is based on the property purchase price and is commonly known as Stamp Duty or Stamp Duty Land Tax (SDLT). It is applicable to all purchases of houses,

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A great low cost funriture package / solution for your first home
Furniture & FurnishingsPropertyThinking Ahead

When moving home and especially moving into your first home, furniture and all of the extras can soon add up. That is why we are working with Fusion Furniture Solutions to bring you a great furniture solution and furniture package that is great for first time buyers. Who are Fusion

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What is a mortgage in principle
Ask the ExpertMortgagesThinking AheadUseful Tips

The Question …. The Answer …. A Mortgage in Principle is an indication of how much a lender is prepared to lend you and on what terms, to the named borrowers subject to approval of the property, but also taking into consideration your affordability. Your Mortgage Adviser will workout your

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InsuranceThe JourneyThinking Ahead

You are probably more than likely the proud owner of your new home already, or if not, you soon will be. It’s time to think about the future by protecting yourself and your loved ones should something go wrong or your financial situation should change. You are a property owner

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The JourneyThinking AheadUseful Tips

It’s important to let people and companies know when you have moved home and have a change address. First and foremost, make sure your friends and family know where you are moving to. Your new street address and postcode will help make sure you receive all of those moving in

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RemovalsStorageThe JourneyThinking Ahead

Moving .. Nobody likes this bit, but it has to be done to get into your first home Choosing a removal company that works with you will make all the difference to you when moving to your new home. When do you organise the removal company? We would advise that

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Broadband, TV & PhoneThinking AheadUtilities

Broadband, Phone and TV for your new home is now part of modern day life and living We all need to be entertained and communicate in our daily lives. It’s time to start looking at organising a telephone service, broadband (internet connection) and a TV service for your first home.

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