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What a changing mortgage market means for home buyers
By Peter JosephPublished 22nd November 2022
Whether you’re a first-time buyer or if you already have a mortgage, right now there is a lot of uncertainty in the UK mortgage market. We take a look at what's going on and the effect on home buyers.News
Autumn Budget Statement 2022 - Key Points
By Peter JosephPublished 18th November 2022
Chancellor Jeremy Hunt announced to the House of Commons the highly anticipated Autumn Statement on 17th August 2022. Want to know more? Read our quick glance summary of all the key points. AutumnArticle
Advice for first time buyers getting onto the property ladder
By Oliver MeddickPublished 19th October 2022
Looking to purchase your new home? This can be both an exciting yet nerve wracking time and for many first-time buyers the process can feel a little bit overwhelming. We have put together our top adviceArticle
How to be a savvy home buyer and lock value into your new home
By Oliver MeddickPublished 14th October 2022
Identifying a home that has hidden potential for value addition is the mark of a savvy home buyer. First time buyers often need to navigate various hurdles just to narrow down the list of potential properties,Article
What is the Welcome Pack in the conveyancing process?
By Oliver MeddickPublished 3rd October 2022
The Welcome Pack is an important collection of documents sent by the conveyancer to the seller and/or buyer at the start of the conveyancing process. The usual timescale for the client to receive the WelcomeNews
What does the new stamp duty cut mean for home buyers?
By Oliver MeddickPublished 30th September 2022
With the arrival of the new stamp duty rules as announced in the recent mini budget on Friday 23rd September, we provide a quick glance summary of the changes and what the stamp duty rules could mean for