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A practical guide to buying a home in the UK
A clear, step-by-step guide to buying a UK home, from deposit and mortgage checks through surveys, legal searches, exchange and completion.
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Good questions make better moves.
Original, practical guides to help you prepare for buying a home in the UK. Use them as a starting point, then get advice for your own circumstances.
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Buying a leasehold flat: the checks that matter
Understand lease length, service charges, ground rent, building management, major works and the documents to review before buying a leasehold flat.
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First-time buyer budget: plan beyond the deposit
Plan a first-home budget that goes beyond the deposit: mortgage costs, surveys, legal fees, moving expenses, taxes and a practical cash buffer.
Read the guideOur articles are general information, checked against the linked official guidance on 16 October 2026. They are not legal, tax, survey or mortgage advice.