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EPC rating when buying a home: costs, upgrades and negotiation questions
EPC rating when buying a home: costs, upgrades and negotiation questions. Property condition guide with viewing checks, survey questions, risk log.
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Flood risk checks before buying a UK home: maps, insurance and questions
Flood risk checks before buying a UK home: maps, insurance and questions. Property condition guide with viewing checks, survey questions, risk log.
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Fixed vs tracker mortgage in 2026: what buyers should compare
Fixed vs tracker mortgage in 2026: what buyers should compare. Property affordability guide with mortgage checks, budget stress test, buyer examples.
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Agreement in Principle: how buyers should use it before viewing homes
Agreement in Principle: how buyers should use it before viewing homes. Property affordability guide with mortgage checks, budget stress test, buyer.
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Leasehold flat buying checklist: service charges, ground rent and major works
Leasehold flat buying checklist: service charges, ground rent and major. Leasehold flat guide with management pack, service charge, ground rent, major.
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RICS survey Level 2 vs Level 3: what UK buyers actually need
RICS survey Level 2 vs Level 3: what UK buyers actually need. Property condition guide with viewing checks, survey questions, risk log and buyer next steps.
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Stamp Duty calculator guide 2026: first-time buyer, home mover and additional property examples
Stamp Duty calculator guide 2026: first-time buyer, home mover and. Property tool guide with input checks, decision log, examples, templates and next steps.