GUIDES
A little guidance. A clearer next step.
Useful reading for buyers, renters, sellers and landlords across the UK.
Buying
Buyer's guide: buying a home in the UK
From working out your budget to completion day, with the differences between England and Wales, Scotland and Northern Ireland set out plainly.
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Selling
Seller's guide: selling your home, including selling privately
Pricing, presentation, the paperwork you must provide, and what changes if you sell without an agent.
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Letting
Landlord's guide: letting a property legally across the UK
Safety certificates, deposit protection, registration and licensing — and how the rules differ in England, Wales, Scotland and Northern Ireland.
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Renting
Tenant's guide: renting a home with confidence
What to check before you pay anything, your deposit rights, and the notice and repair rules in each UK nation.
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