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Remortgage guide

Content What is the definition of a remortgage? Why should I consider remortgaging? When is it a good time to remortgage? Is an early remortgage possible? How does a remortgage work? Do I need a solicitor when remortgaging How long should you expect the remortgaging process to take? Remortgaging Calculator

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Sale conveyancing guide

Contents What is conveyancing? What is a conveyancer? Do I need a conveyancer when selling a property? How long does conveyancing take? How do I get started with conveyancing? What information is provided in a conveyancing quote? How much does conveyancing cost? What is fixed fee conveyancing? What is no

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Purchase conveyancing guide

Content 1.0 – Conveyancing Process for Buyers 1.1 What is the conveyancing process when buying a property? 1.2 How long does conveyancing take? 1.3 How can the conveyancing process by sped up? 1.4 What information is it important to know when buying a property? 2.0 – Conveyancing Costs for Buyers

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Preparing your house for sale

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 sale can be a daunting task, but with a little bit of effort and planning, you can

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Mortgage Rate Cuts
Property Market News

Mortgage Rate Cuts & House Price Inflation Decline

Despite soaring interest rates UK lenders continue to slash mortgage rates.  Furthermore, market indicators show house price rises are not only slowing but poised to drop into negative territory.     Zoopla, reports inflation slowing to 7.8%. The property site predicts a further dip into Q1 2023, with a prediction that mortgage rates

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What a changing mortgage market means for home buyers

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.    Rising interest rates in a swap market With an economy

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Property Market News

Autumn Budget Statement 2022 – Key Points

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.   Autumn Statement 2022 Taxation and Wages Stamp duty cuts announced in the Mini Budget will remain but

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First-time buyers

How do Home Legal Direct help first time buyers? Home Legal Direct are here to support first time buyers on their first home purchase. Here’s how: More information to help you with your first home purchase What qualifies me as a first-time buyer? A first-time buyer is a person or

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