Free UK property buying resources
Five plain-English guides covering the most common questions UK property buyers ask. Written by us, free to read, no email required.
Pre-offer due diligence checklist
The 24 questions every UK buyer should answer before making an offer. Covers title, planning, flood, EPC, leasehold, neighbourhood and exit value.
Read guideFirst-time buyer guide 2026
Deposits, mortgages, Lifetime ISA, Stamp Duty relief, Help to Buy successor schemes. The 2026 rules in plain English with worked numbers.
Read guideBuy-to-let purchase checklist
Section 24 tax modelling, BTL stamp duty surcharge, HMO licensing flow, void-rate assumptions, mortgage-product comparison. For new landlords and portfolio buyers.
Read guideConveyancing timeline checklist
Week-by-week from offer accepted to keys handed over. What your solicitor should be doing, what to expect when, and the questions to ask at each stage.
Read guideHomeBuyer vs Building Survey
Which RICS survey level do you actually need? Cost comparisons, what each one inspects, when to upgrade, and what red flags trigger a full structural survey.
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