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Buying a property at auction. Is now the time?

Mia Joseph By Mia Joseph

Published 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.

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Buy-to-let in 2023. Sound investment or terrible idea?

Oliver Meddick By Oliver Meddick

Published 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.

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Getting your house ready to sell? It's all in the preparation

Kay Crosse By Kay Crosse

Published 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.

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Thinking of buying or selling a home? Get Set for 2023

Oliver Meddick By Oliver Meddick

Published 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.

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Preparing your house for sale

Mia Joseph By Mia Joseph

Published 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 for

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What a changing mortgage market means for home buyers

Peter Joseph By Peter Joseph

Published 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.

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Advice for first time buyers getting onto the property ladder

Oliver Meddick By Oliver Meddick

Published 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 advice

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How to be a savvy home buyer and lock value into your new home

Oliver Meddick By Oliver Meddick

Published 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,

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What is the Welcome Pack in the conveyancing process?

Oliver Meddick By Oliver Meddick

Published 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

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Weighing up the pros and cons of buying a new build home

Published 29th September 2022

Buying a new build home can be a great option, from first time buyers wanting to get on the property ladder, to those looking for a larger family home or those looking to downsize.  Weighing up the options

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How to remortgage

Published 23rd September 2022

Remortgaging is one way to reduce your monthly mortgage payments and release equity.  But there are a number of points to consider before moving ahead. Home Legal Direct have put together guidance on

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How does remortgaging work?

Published 23rd September 2022

What is remortage?Remortgaging is the process of paying off one loan amount with another loan, using the same property as your security. It is usually done to release equity in your home and to reduce

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How to protect your personal information

Published 7th September 2022

Buying or selling a property requires the sharing of a large amount of personal and financial information.  Gain a better understanding of the regulations in place and what that means for us during a

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How much money can you save by remortgaging?

Published 9th August 2022

Remortgaging saves you money on monthly repayments and can improve your mortgage terms. Find out ways to save money by switching your mortgage terms.The cost of living and interest rates have been on an

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How to reduce your risk from your house sale falling through

Published 1st August 2022

We all know that buying or selling a property comes with its own risks, but our desire to move into our own home is strong and with recent data showing that UK house price growth has increased by 12.8%*,

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The perils of why house sales fall through

Published 15th July 2022

Buying and selling a home can be an exciting new adventure but the reality is that it can be a nerve-wracking business. A new report published by Landmark Information Group reveals that the number of transactions

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How to buy a property at auction Part 3: What happens after you win?

Published 13th May 2022

The most important way to ensure your auction experience goes smoothly is to be prepared. Read Part 3 of our How to Buy a Property at Auction guide for the final steps once you have secured your bid.

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How to buy a property at auction. Part 2: Preparing to make your bid

Published 18th April 2022

Buying at auction? Read Part 2 of How to Buy at Auction Guide to find what your next steps are from getting your conveyancing sorted, to understanding how you can take part in the auction itself.

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