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From sorting an agreement in principle to arranging the mortgage offer, how do you apply for a mortgage when you're a first-time buyer? Let's take a look.
From sorting an agreement in principle to arranging the mortgage offer, how do you apply for a mortgage when you're a first-time buyer? Let's take a look.
As part of our coverage of the general election, we take a look at stamp duty and what the two major political parties are saying about it.
Finding the best insurance policy to protect your home and its contents might just turn out to be one of the best things you ever did.
Gazumping is when your accepted offer is trumped by another buyer. Here’s how to minimise the risk of it happening to you.
Being methodical and having a 'buying a house' checklist can make all the difference when you're on the hunt for a new home.
Looking to buy a home that you can add value to? Here are 14 opportunities to look out for at viewings.
Charlotte Yea bought a new-build, two-bed apartment in Winchester and hasn't looked back. Here's why.
Need to work out your mortgage repayments? You can use our mortgage calculator - or challenge yourself to some mental maths with our mortgage calculation formulas.
It can be hard to know what to ask when you first start viewing properties, so let's take advice from the pros. Our estate agents reveal the questions most first-time buyers want answers to.