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Buying a property at auction. Is now the time?
By Mia JosephPublished 3rd March 2023
Purchasing a property at auction could be an opportunity for home buyers. Find out why. Plus read our guide on How to Buy at Auction for all you need to know to get you started.Article
Buy-to-let in 2023. Sound investment or terrible idea?
By Oliver MeddickPublished 23rd February 2023
Is buy-to-let the right investment choice? There's a lot to consider. We look at opportunities in the market place and the factors affecting success.Article
Getting your house ready to sell? It's all in the preparation
By Kay CrossePublished 21st February 2023
There's a lot to think about when selling a house. Read our top tips on how to get your home 'sale' ready to help your house sale off to the best start.Article
Thinking of buying or selling a home? Get Set for 2023
By Oliver MeddickPublished 15th February 2023
If you are looking to tackle the housing market in 2023 then there is a lot to consider. Home Legal Direct reflect back on house price trends in 2022 and give advice how to prepare for 2023.Article
Preparing your house for sale
By Mia JosephPublished 19th January 2023
When it comes to selling your house, first impressions are everything. A well-presented, clean and tidy home is more likely to attract potential buyers and fetch a higher price. Preparing your house forArticle
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.Article
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 Welcome