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Aug 8, 2024 Offer accepted on house of your dreams – Now what?

So, you've secured an offer on that property you've been eyeing. Now what? Here's what you need to know about the process of buying a house after your offer has been accepted. Step one: Secure your o

Aug 8, 2024 How much is a deposit on a house?

For many, owning a home is the pinnacle of financial security and independence. It all starts with the deposit. In this guide, we'll delve into the significance of deposits in the home buying journey.

Aug 7, 2024 Your guide to buying a second home and second home mortgages

There are many reasons for wanting to buy a second home. You might be looking for a holiday retreat on the coast, a city bolthole, a home for a family member, or an investment property. This guide exp

Jan 25, 2023 What does sold STC (subject to contract) mean?

Sold STC (subject to contract) is when a seller has accepted an offer to buy their property, but before exchange of contracts. The estate agent should take the property off the market, put up a ‘Sold:

Aug 2, 2022 Fixtures and fittings forms

When you’re in the process of moving home, there seems to be a lot of forms and paperwork. One of these is the fixtures and fittings form. This guide is to tell you exactly what this is, why you need

Apr 5, 2022 Exchanging contracts on property and completing a property sale

Why is exchanging contracts so important? Exchanging contracts and completing are the final hurdles of selling your property and where things become legally binding. This is why, especially at this p

Apr 5, 2022 jargon buster

Here's our handy guide for the terms you need to know when dealing with property Think moving house is stressful? Then all of the added jargon that goes with the house buying and selling process ca

Apr 1, 2022 Making an offer

When you find a property that you really like, even love, it is time to make an offer. Before you make an offer Before making an offer on a house you should do some research and have some fundamenta