Mortgages

Detailed guide to DIY conveyancing, including what checks you need to make, the searches you need to carry out and when you’re better off employing a professional.

We explain what a deed of trust is used for and how it ensures that all joint owners of a property get their fair share of the proceeds if it’s sold.

For a Londoner, it takes 24 years and 11 months to save for a deposit, while in Sunderland it takes 6 years and 8 months – a difference of 18 years.

A comprehensive guide to giving property to children, including if it’s your home or an investment property. We explain when they will need to pay inheritance tax on it.

Exchange of contracts is when a property transaction becomes legally binding but what does it involve and what do the various parties need to do to get to that point?

The complete guide to making an offer on a property, including how to decide what it’s really worth, how to put yourself in the best position and how the process works.

Read our in-depth guide to getting a high-net-worth mortgage, including why the financial crisis has made this harder and where to look for the best deals.

Discover the pros and cons of a capped-rate mortgage and learn how it works.

Learn all about the conveyancing process and what a conveyancing solicitor does. The conveyancing starts when your offer on a property is accepted and finishes when you receive the keys.

Discover what type of house survey is most suitable for your property purchase.