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Chancellor cuts Stamp Duty for 1st-time buyers on properties worth up to £300,000
22 Nov, 2017/ by Homeward Legal /First Time Buyer
Stamp duty has been scrapped for first-time buyers purchasing properties worth up to £300,000, saving buyers up to £5000.
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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