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Intro Buying your first home is exciting, and it should be! But it’s also full of small traps and hidden details that no one really explains until it’s too late. Most guides focus on the steps of buying. This one’s about the realities, the parts that can cost you money, time, or peace of mind if you don’t […]

Every home-buying term explained clearly, from A to Z (by category). Finances & Mortgages Agreement in Principle (AIP) Also called a Mortgage in Principle (MIP), this is a statement from a lender estimating how much they might lend you based on your income and credit score. It’s not a formal offer, but shows estate agents you’re

Intro Viewings can be exciting (and overwhelming). You walk in trying to imagine yourself living there, while also trying to remember to check the windows, the boiler, and the roof. It’s a lot to think about at once. When you walk into a property viewing, it’s easy to get caught up in first impressions, the

Intro Buying your first home is one of the biggest milestones of your life, but it’s also one of the most confusing. Between saving a deposit, applying for a mortgage, viewing properties, and finally getting your keys, there are so many moving parts that it’s easy to feel lost. This guide breaks the entire process

Intro Buying your first home in the UK can feel like trying to solve a puzzle with half the pieces missing. You’re told to get a mortgage in principle, book viewings, find a solicitor, arrange a survey, but no one ever shows you how it all fits together. When I was buying my first home,