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Buying a home - a step-by-step guide
A step-by-step guide to the process you need to follow when buying a home
Buying a home - making it more affordable
Find out the different options for making buying a home more affordable
Viewing a property you are thinking of buying
What to look out for and questions to ask when viewing a property you are thinking of buying
Making an offer on a home
Learn about making an offer on a property and reducing the risk of the sale falling through
Getting details about land or property ownership
How to get details of land or property ownership and find out house prices
Property surveys
The different types of survey and what to do if things go wrong
Conveyancing for buyers
The legal work that has to take place when buying a property and the tasks that need to be done at each stage
Buying a newly built home
Things to consider when buying a newly built home
Affordable home ownership schemes for newly built homes
Find out about affordable home ownership schemes and the help available so you can get on the property ladder
Energy Performance Certificates
What Energy Performance Certificates are and how to get one, and how to check the energy performance of public buildings
Building your own home
The different ways to build a custom home, how to work out a budget and where to find land
Planning for buying a home (money, tax and benefits section)
Buying or moving home? Work out the costs, including budgeting for one-off and monthly costs
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