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Freehold, 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 moreEstimated timeline for first-time buyers
15 Nov, 2017/ by Homeward Legal /First Time Buyer
The clock is ticking towards moving-in day. Here's a rough guide how long it takes to buy a house in our moving timeline - remember, the whole process...
Read moreEssential checklist for moving as a first-time buyer
15 Nov, 2017/ by Homeward Legal /First Time Buyer
Always expect the unexpected - as maxims go, that's definitely the one to bear in mind when it comes to moving house. So what are the essential things...
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
Can you afford to buy?This is, along with demand, the single biggest issue facing first-time buyers in the current property market. House prices have...
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...
Read moreWhose advice can you count on? Ask the experts
15 Nov, 2017/ by Homeward Legal /First Time Buyer
When it comes to asking and, more importantly, taking advice on the best property move for you, who do you trust? Many first-time buyers will look to...
Read moreIs the bungalow ready to make a return to the UK property market?
15 Nov, 2017/ by Homeward Legal /Buyer, Sale & Purchase
Is the bungalow ready to make a return to the UK property market?
Read moreDeclaration of trust/gift – what it is and why you need it
14 Nov, 2017/ by Homeward Legal /First Time Buyer
Not every transaction to buy a property is simple. The most straightforward but less common involve the buyer providing the money to buy a place with...
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