At the point of exchange, your purchase becomes legally binding, while at completion you become the legal owner of your new home and can move in.
Exchanging contracts and arranging a completion date
At the point of exchange, your purchase becomes legally binding, while at completion you become the legal owner of your new home and can move in.
You've found your perfect home. But what if there's a break in your property chain and everything stalls? Here's how to keep your purchase on track.
How long is too long when it comes to buying a home? Here’s how long it takes, the steps involved and what might slow you down when purchasing a property.
Moving home
Whether you decide to scrape together those remaining pennies to pay for removals, or DIY it with a hired van, we take you through the pros and cons.
Removal costs can take a sizeable chunk of your moving budget. But how much cash should you set aside for home removals in 2024?
Moving house is a massive deal. Packing up your whole world and shipping it off to a new home is exciting and - we won’t lie - exhausting.
Who needs a removals firm? Our 7-step guide will help you take the stress out of moving house when you’re doing it all yourself.
From failing to check broadband speeds to not chatting with neighbours, homeowners reveal their biggest regrets when moving house.
Moving home soon? Follow these top 10 tips to make it as stress-free as possible.
Before you organise the house-warming, let’s get homeownership off to a smooth start. Here are the first 12 things to tick off after moving into your new place.
Just moved in? We've got lots of quick and easy ways to make your new place feel like home instantly, with expert advice from interior designers.
Weighing up whether to splash out on a removals firm to help you with your move? We go through the pros and cons to help you decide.
Exchanged contracts? These are the useful jobs to get cracking on with while you're waiting for move day.
While moving to a smaller home may appeal, the process can seem daunting. Here's how to make sure everything goes smoothly.
Home insurance and bills
You’re in! Once you’ve recovered with a cuppa, it’s time to start thinking about all those other niggly things, like bills, home insurance and utilities.
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.
Wondering how to make sure your gas appliances are safe and in good working order? Here’s how to do it, whether you’re moving in or just want to check your current home.
Cold baths may be great for the immune system, but if you can't face one first thing, it's worth getting the boiler checked out in your potential new pad.
Home insurance is mandatory for most homeowners with a mortgage, but it doesn't have to cost the earth. Here's how to trim premiums without leaving yourself exposed.
Before you organise the house-warming, let’s get homeownership off to a smooth start. Here are the first 12 things to tick off after moving into your new place.
From gaming to streaming to working from home, every household needs something different from their broadband. Here’s how to get the connection you need.
Let's set up gas and electricity in your new place and see if you can find a better deal by switching.
Sadly, the bills must be paid to keep a home running smoothly. Warm cosy nights in front of the TV don't come for free when you're a homeowner. Let’s take a look at the regular household bills you’ll need to budget for.
