Expert Moving Advice & Industry Insights

Complete guide to buying land and building your own home covering finding plots, planning permission, costs, finance, construction process, professionals, and avoiding common pitfalls in UK self-builds.

John Carter

November 4, 2025 • 32 min read

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Comprehensive ground rent guide explaining what it is, typical costs, escalation clauses, mortgage implications, recent reforms, buying your freehold, and challenging excessive charges in the UK.

Lily Woods

October 31, 2025 • 36 min read

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Comprehensive bridging loan guide covering what they are, costs, how they work, types, when to use them, risks, and alternatives for UK property finance.

John Carter

October 26, 2025 • 33 min read

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Comprehensive Right to Buy guide covering eligibility, discounts, application process, costs, restrictions, pros and cons for council and housing association tenants.

John Carter

October 22, 2025 • 35 min read

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Comprehensive equity release guide covering how it works, types, eligibility, costs, benefits, risks, alternatives, and application process for homeowners 55+.

John Carter

October 17, 2025 • 39 min read

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Comprehensive guide to gazumping in UK property market including what it is, why it happens, how to avoid it, what to do if gazumped, and legal recourse options.

Sophie Woods

October 14, 2025 • 40 min read

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Complete guide to UK conveyancing timeline from offer to completion including typical timescales, key stages, common delays, and strategies to speed up the process.

Lily Woods

October 9, 2025 • 36 min read

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Comprehensive stamp duty guide including current rates, thresholds, first-time buyer relief, additional property surcharge, and money-saving strategies.

John Carter

October 5, 2025 • 31 min read

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Comprehensive breakdown of UK house moving costs including stamp duty, legal fees, surveys, removals, and hidden expenses with money-saving tips.

Sophie Woods

September 29, 2025 • 29 min read

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Comprehensive guide to property chains including how they work, why they break, risks, chain-free advantages, and strategies for managing your position.

Sophie Woods

September 24, 2025 • 31 min read

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Comprehensive analysis of factors influencing UK house prices including interest rates, supply and demand, location, economic conditions, and government policy.

John Carter

September 21, 2025 • 37 min read

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Comprehensive analysis of buy-to-let profitability in 2025 including costs, returns, tax changes, risks, and whether property investment still makes sense.

John Carter

September 15, 2025 • 31 min read

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