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The benefits of being chain free – and what to do if you’re not
Being chain free means you’re in a financial position to be able to buy a home without waiting to sell your home, and your seller sell their home, and so on and so on. We’ve asked online estate agents SOLD.co.uk to explain all.
New Homes Quality Board publishes new Code for housebuilders
New build homebuyers may feel let down with the New Homes Quality Board's draft new Code of Practice for housebuilders. We take a look at what is being proposed and encourage homeowners to respond to the four-week public consultation.
How to get on the property ladder in 2021
As a new study reveals the pandemic has hit first time buyers with mortgage approvals and with house prices rising at their fastest rate in years, we look at what options are available to get on the property ladder in 2021.
Can you avoid paying more for a ‘Help to Buy’ property?
We all know you pay more for a new build home. It's the same principle as when buy a new car. But latest research shows first-time buyers using a Help to Buy can pay up to 22% more. We take a look at this research and how you can avoid paying over the odds...
Mortgage boost for zero hours contract workers
Workers on zero hours contracts will find it easier to get a mortgage thanks to new changes made by a major lender
Is now the time for a tracker mortgage?
We’re living in turbulent times politically and it’s tempting to choose a fixed-rate mortgage deal to get financial security for the years ahead. But could you save money by taking out a tracker instead?
5 things to know about investing in student property
If you've got a child moving away to university, investing in student property will be tempting. Here's what you need to know
One missed bill could cost you your dream home
Think having a high credit score is enough to get a mortgage? Think again. Just one missed payment on your credit report could be enough for a lender to reject your application
First time buyer? You can get a £500,000 house with NO deposit
Want to buy your first house but don’t have a deposit? That’s no problem if you can enlist the help of your family