Blogs & Guides
A series of insightful, step by step guides to help you through the process.
Stick or twist: What should you do when your fixed rate ends?
Your fixed rate ending sounds like a bit of admin. A letter arrives, you pick a new deal, job done.
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Beaten to it. Why the highest offer does not always win.
Making an offer on a house has a fair bit in common with going for a job. Everybody who turns up to the interview says they want it and everybody says they can do it.
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Sorry, we need to talk about December. Why a winter move starts now.
We are already being asked whether there is still time to move before the end of the year. It is a fair question, and it comes up every September.
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Moving Home Before The School Bell Rings
Why the school application deadline should be driving your timings. There is a particular conversation we have every autumn and it always goes the same way.
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No Air Conditioning? Simple Ways to Keep Your Home Cool
Hot weather is always welcome at first. A bit of sunshine, longer evenings and the chance to spend more time outdoors are all lovely.
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Should I Move To A Bigger House?
There are plenty of reasons why moving to a bigger home might start to make sense. Maybe your family is growing, or you need a proper home office.
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Heat-busting tips to keep your house cool this summer
There is no denying that when the warmer weather arrives in the UK, many of us are not quite prepared for it. Our homes are built to keep heat in.
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How about a home that supports hybrid working?
Since the pandemic, working from home has become part of everyday life for many people.
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Is there such a thing as the best mortgage product?
When it comes to mortgages, there is no shortage of choice. At any given time there is a wide range of deals available, all structured slightly differently and...
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Preparing Your Home for a Spring Sale
For many households, the New Year is when the idea of moving house starts to feel more real. After the festive period, homes feel busier and routines settle.
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2026: New Year, New Move
For many households, the New Year is when the idea of moving house starts to feel more real. After the festive period, homes feel busier and routines settle.
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Enjoying Christmas While Staying on Top of Your Finances
The run up to Christmas often brings a familiar mix of excitement and pressure. Shops feel busier and calendars fill quickly.
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Making the Best of It: How to Feel at Home When You Can’t Move Yet
Buying a home is a big step. It takes energy, patience and a lot of planning. But once the excitement fades, life settles back into its usual routine.
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“Spooky” House Issues in Autumn
One minute we were enjoying barbecues in the garden, the next we are pulling out jumpers and switching the heating back on.
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Why September Is the Sweet Spot for Home Moves
Spring often takes the crown when people think about the best time to move. Gardens are in bloom, the evenings are lighter and the market feels lively.
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From Renting to Owning: How Daily Life Changes When You Buy a Home
For most people, the move from renting to owning a home is one of the most exciting transitions they will ever make, and also one of the most underestimated.
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Does Your Home Work for You? Why Design Has More Impact Than You Think
When people buy a new home, most of the focus is on the big picture: the area, the price, how many bedrooms and how close it is to a good school.
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Curiosity, Comparison and a Cup of Tea: What Really Shapes the Way We Choose a Home
We do not just look at houses. We look into lives. It might start with a scroll on Instagram or a flick through a magazine.
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Adding Value to Your Home: What’s Worth It in 2025 (And What’s Not)
If you are a homeowner, chances are you have wondered at some point what you can do to boost your property’s value.
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Spring Into Action: Top Tips to Attract Buyers This Spring
Spring is often seen as the perfect time for a fresh start, and for many people, that means looking for a new home. The days are longer and buyers are out.
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First-Time Buyer? Here’s What You Need to Know in 2025
Buying your first home is an exciting step, but it can also feel like a minefield. There are deposits to save, mortgages to apply for and hidden costs.
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Valentine’s Special: Falling in Love with Your First Home
It is February, the month of love, and while hearts, chocolates and flowers are lovely, there is something else worth falling for: your first home.
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The Mortgage and Property Market 2025: A Year of Stability and Growth?
Well, here we go again, a new year and a new attempt to predict what may happen over the next 12 months in the mortgage and property world.
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Looking back on 2024: Another year of ups and downs with a lot to be happy about
As 2024 rolls to an end, it is time for another look back at the year gone and to take stock, ready for the next 12 months.
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Your mortgage is there for the bricks and mortar, but what’s the neighbourhood like?
When you start looking for a house, you will likely begin with a practical checklist. Does it suit your work location? The right number of bedrooms?
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New House or Older Property: Are You a Fresh Paint or Old Garden Person?
Is it better to buy a new build or an older property and does it affect your mortgage process?
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