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Can you sell and rent back your home?

Sale and rent back schemes are intended to help homeowners stay in their homes as tenants after selling their property to local authorities, housing associations, or private companies.…

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First Time Sellers

Joint property ownership: what you need to know

Everything you need to know about joint property ownership when buying or selling your house, whether you are tenants in common or have joint tenancy.…

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First Time Sellers

Gazundering: What can I do about it?

If you're selling your home and a buyer lowers their offer at the last minute, chances are, you've been gazundered. But what actually is gazundering - and is there anything sellers can do about it?…

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Key questions to ask when buying a house

It’s not always easy to know what questions to ask when buying a house, so we’ve put together a list of questions to help guide you through the process, step by step.…

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The pros and cons of interest only mortgages

While interest-only mortgages can still be right for some people, they can also be very high-risk loans that borrowers should only enter into with their eyes wide open.…

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Advice for moving to a new city in the UK

Relocating to a new city in the UK can be a logistical challenge. But, if you look at moving as something to be taken advantage of rather than an ordeal to be endured you’ll find it goes much more smoothly.…

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