Quickly find a home

Locations

Developments

Knowledge Guides

Purchasing your first home is an exciting milestone, but can also feel overwhelming with everything to learn and decide. Our blog breaks down key information into helpful guides, so you can navigate the process with confidence.

Discover budgeting tips, understand schemes like London Living Rent, and how to boost your mortgage chances. Learn the pros and cons of shared ownership to weigh if it's right for your situation.

Our guides give you checklists for stress-free packing, conveyancing steps, and how to arrange utilities in your new home. Get clued up on energy ratings to find an energy-efficient home that will save you money.

We want to equip you with knowledge to make informed decisions, so you can end up with a home you'll love.

Tezos Va8f Voiuky Unsplash
Shared Ownership Staircasing Guide
This guide will cover the process and steps you need to take for staircasing a shared ownership home.
Linkedin Sales Solutions I1mxzuhqd2k Unsplash
How to apply for a shared ownership home
This step-by-step guide to on how to apply for a shared ownership home will cover everything you will come across when buying through the shared ownership scheme.
Couple Holding Hands
How a Lifetime ISA Could Help You Buy a Home
In this blog post, we'll explore how a Lifetime ISA can assist with saving for a deposit and buying a home.
Shared Ownership Costs
Shared Ownership Costs Guide
When buying a shared ownership property as a first-time buyer, you will need to consider several key factors. Our guide will provide you with some costs involved in buying your home.
Mortgage Guarantee Scheme
The Mortgage Guarantee Scheme Explained
Launched by the UK government, this initiative can be a game-changer for first-time buyers and those struggling to secure a mortgage.
Things To Do When Moving House
15 Things To Do When You Move House
We will help you with moving home with 15 things to do which we believe shouldn’t be overlooked. Discover tips spanning from pre-move preparations all the way through to settling into your new home.
OPSO
Older Persons Shared Ownership (OPSO) Scheme Explained
This guide will delve into OPSO’s nuances: its structure, merits and constraints, and how it affects your retirement lifestyle.
Amy Hirschi K0c8ko3e6aa Unsplash
What's the difference between freehold and leasehold?
In this blog post, we will explore the world of freehold and leasehold ownership. You’ll discover what it means to own a freehold vs leasehold property, how costs and responsibilities vary between the two, and much more.
Keys
First Homes Scheme Explained
In this article, we’ll talk about the first homes scheme to help you understand what it’s all about and how it can help you get on the property ladder.
Gabrielle Henderson Hjckknwcxxq Unsplash
Annual Percentage Rate (APR) and Mortgages Explained
We’ll unravel the complexities of APR and provide you with the information you need on your path to getting a mortgage.
London Living Rent Scheme
London Living Rent Scheme Explained
In this article, we will explain what the London Living Rent Scheme offers, eligibility, and provide a comparison with shared ownership.
Scott Graham Oqmzwnd3thu Unsplash
What is a RICS Surveyor?
In this article, we’ll help explain about RICS surveyors, including who they are, what they do, and when you might need one.
New Build Structure
10-Year Warranty on New Build Homes Explained
In this article we will explain everything you need to know about warranties on new build homes.
Towfiqu Barbhuiya Jhevwhcbvyw Unsplash
Shared Ownership Vs Renting - Pros and Cons
Is shared ownership superior to renting? Our article explores the pros and cons of shared ownership vs renting.
Bianca Ackermann 2Xgy8yvvxpa Unsplash
Shared Ownership Explained
Our shared ownership explained guide will cover some of the most widely common misconceptions about Shared Ownership.
Thermostat
A Guide to EPC for New Builds
In this post, we’ll delve into what an EPC is, what it looks like and why it’s important.