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Buying your home
Buying a home - things to consider
Some practical points to help you plan and prepare for the process of buying a home, including advice for council tenants
First time buyers
Where to get help if you are having difficulty getting on the property ladder
Choosing an area
Use our guide to find out about new areas before you move house
Viewing a property
Information and advice on what to look out for when viewing a property you are thinking of buying
Registering title to land and obtaining details of individual properties
How to register land in England and Wales and get property details from the Land Register
Building surveys
Find out what is involved and where to find a qualified surveyor
Estate Agents and making an offer
How to choose and work with an estate agent when buying a house
Buying a newly built home
Things to consider when buying a newly built home
Solicitors and conveyancing
Find out about the legal process and the government's plans for online conveyancing
Home Information Packs
What is included and how it will help speed up and simplify the home buying and selling process
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Make your home more efficient with our free home energy check
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