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Step by step guide to buying a house

Step by step guide to buying a house

Buying a house, particularly for the first time can be daunting. The decisions you make when buying a property could save you – or cost you - many thousands of pounds. Here’s our step by step guide explaining how to buy a home, your checklist for all the key stages of buying a house.
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Lease extension process: A step-by-step guide

Lease extension process: A step-by-step guide

Extending your lease can be a long and complicated process. We run through what's involved, costs and how to get the right expert help so you can take charge of every step of your lease extension and avoid the common pitfalls.
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How to sell your house: The step-by-step guide

How to sell your house: The step-by-step guide

Selling your home can be daunting – all the more so if you are looking for another property to buy at the same time. The decisions you make when selling a property could save you – or cost you - many thousands of pounds. Here’s our selling checklist with everything you need to know about the process of selling a house.
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Best mortgage rates – November 2024

Best mortgage rates – November 2024

Despite the Bank of England cutting interest rates from 5% to 4.75% on 7th November, mortgage rates are going up...
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Compare energy deals & save

Compare energy deals & save

See how much you can save and get advice on whether now is the best time to fix your deal
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Budget 2024: what this means for you

Budget 2024: what this means for you

Here's what the long awaited Budget means for you...
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