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Home Legal Direct’s Premium Home Buyers Protection Insurance explained

Published 13th April 2023

We understand that buying a home can, at times, go wrong. Home Legal Direct offers insurance to protect you, in the event of this happening, and to give you that added peace of mind. Protecting Our ClientsA

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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

Mia Joseph By Mia Joseph

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

Kay Crosse By Kay Crosse

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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Home Buyers Protection Insurance – what it covers and is it worth it

Published 1st August 2022

Home Buyers Protection Insurance is designed to help protect home buyers from a financial loss if the transaction falls through. In the current climate, finding ways to protect yourself during the home

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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 pt. 3: What happens after you win?

Published 13th May 2022

Buying a property at auction can be a nerve-wracking process and the atmosphere can be tense, but you have done your research and are ready to make your bid. Now it's time to read part three of our "How

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

Published 18th April 2022

In part two of our guide on buying a property at auction, we provide advice on the next stage of the auction buying process. From getting your conveyancing sorted, to the ways you can take part in the

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What searches will you need when buying a property?

Published 11th February 2022

Searches are an essential part of the property buying process.  They are conducted on behalf of both the purchaser and the lender by a conveyancer and the information provided is designed to protect

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Ten top tips for first-time buyers!

Published 18th November 2021

 Buying your first home is both an exciting yet intimidating time. For many first-time buyers, the process can feel a little bit overwhelming. The journey of purchasing a property is not always easy and

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