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The first-home playbook, a chapter at a time.

Written by two people who spent their careers on the other side of the table. Start anywhere — every guide stands on its own.

Guide

How to Buy Your First Home in the UK

The whole nine-step process, in order, in plain English — from first pound saved to keys day.

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Guide

10 First-Time Buyer Mistakes That Cost Thousands

The ten errors we watched cost buyers the most, ranked by damage — and how to dodge every one.

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Guide

How Much Deposit Do You Need?

5%, 10% or 15% — what it means in real numbers, and how to get there faster.

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Guide

How to Get Mortgage-Ready

What lenders actually check, and the 90-day tidy-up that improves your chances.

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Guide

How to Negotiate a House Price

An ex-estate agent's playbook: real value, the right offer, and holding your nerve.

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Guide

How to Get Your Offer Accepted

Sellers pick certainty, not just the biggest number. How to be the buyer who wins without overpaying.

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