You have finally moved into your new home … BUT you’re not done yet With the excitement of buying a new home, it’s easy to forget some of the responsibilities that come with it. Once you move you’ve got a new phone line to sort, bills, insurance, not to mention

Buying and selling a home is one of the few times in life that almost all of us have a need for legal advice and expertise. However, the terminology and certain phrases associated with the process can sometimes be confusing – especially for first time buyers! Anyone in the process

Making the move from renter to home owner is a milestone that many people dream of reaching. There are a few common life events that prompt renters to start thinking about buying their first home. For many people, the hope of saving for a deposit is too difficult, so they

What is Shared Ownership? Shared Ownership is a Government-backed scheme provided by Housing Associations and aimed at first time buyers who want to get a step onto the property ladder. Launched in April 2006, it aims to help first time buyers who would not be able to afford to buy

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,

As a First Time Buyer, it’s good to attend events and property exhibitions to gain a greater understanding of the homebuyer journey, but also to meet some of the property experts such as estate agents, mortgage advisers, solicitors and conveyancers, insurance brokers, builders and developers and more. Help To Buy