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How To Be A Good Neighbour

How To Be A Good Neighbour (And Why It Matters!)

Neighbours are an important part of the social community in which most of us live. Whether your home is a flat, a terraced house or...

3 Things You Must Do Before You Buy Your First Property

Get Your House In Order: 3 Things You Must Do Before You Buy Your First Property

Are you ready to take your first step on the property ladder? It’s an exciting time to be moving on from rented property and looking...

How Long To Spend Viewing A Property

22% Of House Buyers Spend Less Than 30 Minutes Viewing A Property

Buying your own home is probably the biggest financial commitment any of us will ever make. Yet many people put in an offer without doing...

New Deposit-Free Mortgage Could Help Renters Buy First Home

New Deposit-Free Mortgage Could Help Renters Buy First Home

16 May 2023 – A new deposit-free mortgage has been released that aims at helping renters to get onto the property ladder who aren’t able...

Unmarried Couples Buying A House

Buying A House As An Unmarried Couple – What To Consider

Property buying can be a perilous and expensive undertaking for most of us, but what about unmarried couples who buy a house? For unmarried couples...

Are Estate Agents Regulated?

Regulation Of Estate Agents In The UK – What You Need To Know

As a profession, estate agents aren’t the most popular. But are estate agents regulated? If a profession is regulated, it means there is an educational...

23% can't get on property ladder due to Stamp Duty Land Tax

Stamp Duty Land Tax Prevents 23% From Buying Home

According to a survey commissioned by Butterfield Mortgages, almost a quarter of participants stated, that the Stamp Duty Land Tax (SDLT) is the reason, why...

Buying A Probate House

Buying A Probate House

If you are looking for a house to buy, you may come across some properties that are in probate. What does this mean, and how...

Best Apps For House Buyers In The UK

Mobile House-Hunting: Discover The Best Apps For House Buyers In The UK

With our mobile phones constantly to hand, it begs the question what are the best apps for house buyers in the UK? After all, we...

How Accurate Are Land Registry Boundaries

How Accurate Are Land Registry Boundaries?

The question of “how accurate are Land Registry boundaries” won’t occur to most people until there is an issue with their own property boundary –...

The Difference Between A Homebuyers Report And A Structural Survey

Which One To Choose? – Differnce Between Homebuyers Report & Structural Survey Explained

If you’re buying a property, you may be wondering what the difference between a homebuyers report and a structural survey is. It’s a good question....

Problems when buying Victorian houses

Issues You Might Come Across When Buying A Victorian House

Victorian properties remain extremely popular but are not without their issues. From our own experience we can say that while they are a real gem,...

DIY Conveyancing: Can You Handle The Risks Of Doing It Yourself?

DIY Conveyancing: Can You Handle The Risks Of Doing It Yourself?

Hiring a conveyancer isn’t a legal requirement. If you’re thinking about doing it yourself, ensure you’re prepared with our full guide to DIY conveyancing and...
How To Transfer Utilities When Buying A House

The Steps To Take To Transfer Utilities When Buying A House

With so much going on when moving home, it’s hectic and chaotic. On top of everything else, you might wonder how to transfer utilities when...

Can Estate Agents Lie About Offers?

Is It Legal For Estate Agents To Lie About Offers?

While they may not rate highly in honesty surveys for professions, can estate agents lie about offers? Part of the process when buying a property...

How to avoid being gazumped

Gazumping: 6 Things You Can Do To Avoid It Happening To You

Here, the Property Road team looks at the issue of how you can minimise the risk of being gazumped. Gazumping describes the process whereby a...

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