Buying Guides

Stamp duty is one of the costs you need to consider when you purchase a new home. Depending on the value of the property you buy, it can be a sizeable cost to take into account.

Taking the first step towards buying your first home is an exciting one. But how do you get from here to the moment when you pick up your keys and make it your own?

A green mortgage may be offered by a bank or building society, if your property is deemed to be energy efficient. They are used to encourage homeowners to buy more environmentally friendly homes.

There are eight main steps along the buying journey that take you from reserving your home to moving in. We’re here to help you navigate the way, so you know what to expect when you get there

Buying a new home can be a complex process so it is important that you seek independent financial and legal advice. Your mortgage advisor and solicitor will both be working on your behalf, taking care of the financial and legal side of your homebuying journey.

You know you want to buy new, but how do you go about finding the right one for you? This guide is full of search inspiration and information, so you know what to look out for on your homebuying journey.

The day you move in and the weeks that follow are a very important part of the support we can give you. As you get to know your new home, you might notice things that you’re not sure about.

Some of the costs involved in buying and moving are obvious and some are not. You’ll be paying for things at different times throughout your homebuying journey.