Buying a house can often be a very stressful and difficult task. Not only it is likely to be one or the most expensive purchases a person is making, but also is a long term commitment. Due to the nature of the purchase, it is not something that one likely to do often in a lifetime therefore individuals often feel stressed due to lack of experience and knowledge about purchasing a property. In this section, we have outlined a series of articles, the journey a buyer will be taking when purchasing, different expenses that a buyer will need to account for and a series of useful information around the different schemes available by the government and banks.
House Viewing Checklist for Buyers: Questions to Ask When Viewing a House
To ensure you ask all the right questions and notice every important detail when viewing a property, be sure to follow this house viewing checklist for buyers.
Is It Possible To Buy A House Without A Deposit?
Getting on to the property ladder can be difficult as saving large sums of money for a deposit isn’t necessarily feasible for everyone.
New Build vs Existing Property: Which Should I Buy?
When looking to purchase a property, one of the things that you must consider is whether you should buy a new build or an older house.
Different House Buying Schemes Explained
Buying a house can be a huge step in your life and one of the most important financial decisions that you will ever make. Luckily, there are plenty of government house buying schemes available, whether you’re a first time buyer or not.
Buying An Investment Property: A Guide For First Time Investors
Buying an investment property has been a popular decision for years, and the current demand for rental properties is higher than ever before due to house prices rising. If you’re in a position to invest in property, it can be a beneficial asset to have.
First-Time Buyers and Stamp Duty
Here’s everything you need to know regarding the First time buyers stamp duty. Who is behind it? When did it start? Who qualifies for it?
Barclays’ Green mortgage means lower rates for energy efficient new builds
Barclays green mortgage offers preferential rates for purchases of energy efficient new-build properties with an EPC rating of A or B.
Help to Buy
The new Help to Buy scheme was announced in November 2020 and is available to first-time buyers wishing to purchase a new build property in England.
Making overpayments on your mortgage
Get more information from our guide on how you can reduce stress by making overpayments on your mortgage. Chancellors has all the tips for you.
What is Shared Ownership?
When looking to find ways of climbing the property ladder, Shared Ownership can provide opportunities for first-time buyers and those who do not currently own a home.
The Costs of Buying, Moving and Owning a House
A house will likely be the most expensive thing you ever buy, therefore it’s important to be aware of any hidden costs you may be faced with when buying.