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The budget 2017: what we learned
24 Nov, 2017/ by Homeward Legal /First Time Buyer
Chancellor Philip Hammond made the housing market a particular focus of the Budget he delivered to the House of Commons on Wednesday. Here's what we l...
Read moreMove to free up housing associations to build more affordable homes
16 Nov, 2017/ by Homeward Legal /First Time Buyer
Move to free up housing associations to build more affordable homes
Read moreIs the bungalow ready to make a return to the UK property market?
15 Nov, 2017/ by Homeward Legal /Buyer, Sale & Purchase
Bungalows were once one of the most popular house types in Britain. But the one-storey home has declined dramatically in popularity in the last four d...
Read moreTop tips to get ahead of the competition
15 Nov, 2017/ by Homeward Legal /First Time Buyer
If you have a mortgage agreement in principle, tell the estate agent dealing with the marketing of the property you're keen on. Knowing your finance i...
Read moreShared ownership pros & cons
15 Nov, 2017/ by Homeward Legal /Buyer, First Time Buyer, Sale & Purchase
Is shared ownership a good idea? Learn about the pros and cons.
Read moreFreehold, leasehold or commonhold‚ which one are you buying?
15 Nov, 2017/ by Homeward Legal /First Time Buyer
In England and Wales, properties can be freehold, leasehold or, less frequently, commonhold. So what do these terms mean and what effect do they have?
Read moreFinancing a first-time buy
15 Nov, 2017/ by Homeward Legal /First Time Buyer
The challenges facing first-time buyers are twofold: supply and finance. We can't do much about increasing the availability of properties to buy, but...
Read moreFirst time buyer A-Z
15 Nov, 2017/ by Homeward Legal /First Time Buyer
A is for Arrangement FeeThe fee you will pay to a lender for setting up your mortgage, typically costing around £1,000 that will be outlined to you be...
Read moreThe First-Time Buyers' Hub - All the advice you need in one place
15 Nov, 2017/ by Homeward Legal /First Time Buyer
Buying a home for the first time is a joyful experience - but newcomers to homeownership can often feel a little overwhelmed by what's involved.
Read more10 things to know when you view a property
15 Nov, 2017/ by Homeward Legal /Buyer, First Time Buyer, Sale & Purchase
Check out the area before you view the property for the first time. Driving around will give you a clue as to its charms and pitfalls but even better...
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