Moving home guides

8 min read

The first-time buyer's guide to buying a home in the UK

Deposits, mortgages, surveys, solicitors — the whole first-buy playbook.

10 min read

UK first-time buyer schemes: First Homes, Lifetime ISA and more

A practical guide to First Homes, Lifetime ISAs, Shared Ownership, Help to Buy and the UK’s other routes into home ownership.

5 min read

Stamp Duty Land Tax explained (2026 bands)

What you pay, when you pay it, and the reliefs for first-time buyers.

6 min read

Leasehold vs freehold — what to look out for

Lease length, ground rent, service charges and when to walk away.

5 min read

How to negotiate an offer that sticks

Anchor, chain-position, MIP — the psychology of getting yes.

6 min read

How to value your home before you sell

Instant estimates, comparables, and when to trust an agent.

5 min read

How to choose the right estate agent

Fees, contracts, marketing — what actually matters.

6 min read

Renting your first UK home

Referencing, deposits, holding fees and the Renters (Reform) Act.

7 min read

Mortgage basics: fixed vs tracker, terms and fees

The plain-English mortgage decision tree.

8 min read

The landlord's starter kit

EPC, gas safety, right-to-rent — the compliance basics.