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Too long! Selling a home takes an average of 5 months. But it can take much longer, especially if you’re in a chain. It takes 8 weeks to get a sale agreed on average. But this timescale depends on how ...

Compare costs of surveyors When choosing a surveyor, the cost will be an important consideration. Survey costs can vary widely depending on the house survey type, your location and the condition and ...

Stamp duty calculator – further information Who pays stamp duty? It is always the home buyer who pays stamp duty, not the seller. Usually, your solicitor will pay it on your behalf as part of the ...

What estate agents must tell buyers: Latest news Over the years, we have campaigned for more up-front information for home buyers. It’s simply not on that buyers can go as far as paying for a survey ...

New build snagging checklist The snagging list format is quite standard; essentially you’ll need to examine the exterior and interior of your home to look for any issues that the builder needs to ...

Why do homebuyers survey costs vary? The different types of surveys go into different levels of detail. As such, the cost varies too. So when you’re asking how much does a house survey cost, it’s ...

Best online estate agents – help and advice Which is the best online estate agents to sell your property? We all know finding the right estate agent could save you thousands of pounds. So it’s well ...

If you have lots of plans for home improvements, it makes sense to focus on projects that will also add value. That way what you spend now will be reflected in the price of your property when you sell ...

Removals costs by distance If you’re moving a long distance, your removals costs will be higher. You’ll still expect to pay a fixed cost based on the size of your property, the amount of belongings ...

An architect can help with the design of a range of projects such as an extension or a garage conversion. Architects are generally recommended for most design projects as they are highly trained and ...

Spray foam insulation mortgage problems Lenders are alert to the issues with spray foam roof insulation. As a result, spray foam roof insulation is one of many factors that can throw up a red flag to ...