Buying and Moving

From packing boxes and road trips, to unfamiliar surroundings and different neighbours, a new house can be just as big a change for animals as it for their owners. In this guide, we’ll share some useful tips and tricks for helping your animal companion prepare for the move, as well as looking at how to get them settled into their new home (or should we say kingdom!) - let’s take a look!

From ‘thin walls’ to ‘no personality’, there’s no shortage of opinions on offer about new build homes. So, when you’ve got estate agents pointing to energy efficiency and low maintenance on one hand, and friends and family are warning you off entirely on the other, it’s easy to get overwhelmed! In this guide, we’ll bust some of the most common misconceptions about new builds, as well as addressing the concerns that genuinely matter - so you can make an informed choice as to whether they’re the right choice for you!

You’ve found the dream plot and you’re already dreaming of cabinet finishes and colour schemes, not to mention the house-warming party! It’s all super exciting - until the paperwork lands that is. Suddenly, you’re staring at contracts full of legal jargon that all needs to be deciphered and completed within a tight timeframe. This is where hiring a conveyancer really helps. In this guide, we’ll walk you through exactly what conveyancing involves, what it costs, the timeframe you can expect, and why hiring a professional is usually the smartest move.

Buying your first home may well turn out to be one of the most exciting endeavours in your life. However, amongst the enthusiasm, there may also be some expenses associated with it that you would easily choose to forget. One such expense is stamp duty. But here's one good thing to cheer about: for first-time buyers, the rules are different. There's a relief built into the system that, if you use it wisely, could be the difference between settling for a starter home you'll outgrow in a few years and buying the home you actually want to stay in.

From government initiatives to developer incentives, there are now plenty of routes across the UK available to make the home buying process smoother. Whether you are a first-time buyer looking to get onto the property ladder, or are simply weighing up a move, we’ll make sure you have a good understanding of how these schemes work. After all, this is the key to making confident and informed decisions.

You’re eager to get your foot on the property ladder, but that troublesome deposit still feels like a hurdle you just can’t overcome. If this sounds familiar, we’d recommend taking a look at a shared ownership property. With a smaller deposit and lower monthly costs, it may just be the golden ticket you need to purchase the house of your dreams. Let’s take a closer look!

When most people picture their ideal home, they're thinking ground floor, first floor, done. A three-storey house isn’t always an obvious choice, but here's the thing: spend any time in a well-designed three-storey home and those assumptions fall apart pretty quickly. From your first years as a couple to growing a family, there’s something special about a home designed across three levels - with a host of benefits to experience. Here are some of the benefits that make three-storey living worthwhile.

What will the housing market do in 2026? Let’s cut through the noise and look at what the experts are actually saying about the future of the UK housing market - and more importantly, what it all means for you.

Before buyers book a viewing, they favourite homes - those clicks reveal real demand. Not all homes attract the same level of attention, and understanding why certain plots consistently capture people's imagination offers valuable insights for anyone house-hunting right now.