When you’re looking for a home, you’ll find that properties are given an EPC rating. The Energy Performance Certificate is a review of a property’s energy efficiency and the rating system is designed to be easily understood by potential homebuyers, which is why a colour coded, grading system is used.   It's useful to understand a bit about this before starting to look for homes. Just...

Selling a home is something we may only do once or twice in our lifetimes, so many people aren’t sure where to start. Read on for our top tips.   Research and select an estate agent: Once you know you want to sell your house, chances are you’ll notice the ‘for sale’ boards in your local area a lot more - and all will display the names of estate agents for you to research online. Many...

Applying for a mortgage may seem daunting, but knowing what to expect and what you can do to plan, will help. That’s why we’ve listed the key steps in the process below - all of which will get you closer to your dream property,  Check your credit score: there are sites you can use free of charge to check your credit score. This is important as the results may impact your ability to qualify for...