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Buying or selling a home is a lengthy process with a number of different people and professionals involved. This means there are lots of things that can go wrong and cause a sale to fall through. The ...

Saving a deposit for a house is one of the biggest hurdles for first-time buyers, so it's no surprise that gifted deposits are a common feature of buying a home. Find out what gifted deposits are, how ...

New retirement flats are an attractive proposition. A nice shiny new place to down-size to, with everything you need from like-minded neighbours, an on-call manager and possibly a range of facilities ...

If you want to get on the property ladder, one of the first questions you’ll need to know the answer to is 'How much deposit do I need to buy a house?' We look at why a bigger deposit is better, the ...

What does buying the freehold mean? Leaseholders of flats have a joint right, with other flat-owners in the block, to buy the freehold of their building. This is known as a right of “freehold ...

While selling a leasehold property should be straightforward, you'll want to be aware of the potential problems that could make it harder to sell. We explore these and potential solutions, alongside ...

The amount it will cost you to remortgage depends on your current mortgage deal and the mortgage you’re moving to. For some borrowers, remortgaging costs will be a few hundred pounds or less. But for ...

If you or a loved one need long-term care in later life, how will this be paid for? Will you have to sell the family home or can you leave it to loved ones? We look at what help is available and look ...

To find a surveyor to carry out your house survey, there are some simple steps to take: Once you’ve got your shortlist, here’s how to find a surveyor that’s best for you. When choosing a surveyor, the ...

Once you’ve exchanged contracts on a property a lot of the worry and stress goes away. But things can still go wrong. Here we look at what can go wrong between exchange and completion and what you can ...

When you’re buying a house you may be asked to pay a reservation fee. The amount you’ll be asked to pay and whether it’s refundable if you pull out depends on what you sign up to. Here’s everything ...