Get fluent in home buying
What’s the word on the street if you’re looking to buy a home? To find out, we asked Kerry and Remi – both intrepid would-be buyers – to talk to those with first-hand experience.
And what cracking conversations they had, with everyone from first-timers to renters, movers to owners and those just thinking of buying a home for the very first time.
They gave us tips for finding information, buying advice galore, practical steps to help take on the biggest challenges, what to expect at critical moments, and key questions to ask when buying a home.
There are tricky tests too. Getting to grips with the jargon, offers pulled out from under your feet, and the good money habits you’ll need to stay on track.
Watch the brilliant straight talk with Street Talk – and find out what ownership really means.
Buying a home has a language all its own – ERC or EPC anyone? Freehold, leasehold and bridging loan?
We asked home buyers how confident they feel with jargon and acronyms, and what they thought such terms mean. Here’s how to get fluent in home buying.
‘Learn from the mistakes of others so you won’t make them yourself’ is a great life lesson – one that’s especially helpful for buying a home. Owners reveal what they wish they’d known before buying and offer their best guidance for success.
Home means something special for everyone. We took to Britain’s streets to ask what you thought.
Asking key questions can help you work out if the home you want to buy is right for you. We asked home buyers for their tips on what to say when looking at properties.
The keys to a new home can trigger all sorts of celebration – a drink, a well-deserved dinner and even a dance move! Owners show us the moves they made when they first moved in. Do you have one too?
Everyone has their own personal relationship with money – the way we spend, save and (try to) look after it. We hear how it can be such an emotional topic, and why it could help to talk about it more.
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The bills you’ll need to budget for
Moving home is an exciting experience – but it can be an expensive one too. From solicitors’ fees to stamp duty and storage costs, it all adds up. To help you budget, here’s our breakdown of the bills to prepare for.
Move for all the right reasons
Looking to buy but not sure where? Here’s how to check you’re making the right kind of move.
Smart ways to build up your deposit
Here’s our guide to putting money aside for a deposit, ways to supercharge your saving, and what to do if you can’t reach your target.
Improve your chances of mortgage success
Looking after your credit score can help you get a better rate of interest for your home loan.
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