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Home and community

Buying your home

First-time buyer?

You could get help to buy your home at a discount through a home ownership scheme. Find out how they work and if you are eligible

Choosing a new area to live

Find out statistics and other information about an area before you move house

Advice for first time buyers

Where to get help if you are having difficulty getting on the property ladder

Choosing an estate agent and making an offer

How to choose an estate agent and make a complaint about one, and how to make an offer on a property

Property surveys

Find out about the different types of survey and what to do if things go wrong

Getting details about land or property ownership

Find out about details of land or property ownership and house prices from Land Registry

Viewing a property you are thinking of buying

What to look out for and questions to ask when viewing a property you are thinking of buying

Solicitors and conveyancing

Find out what the conveyancing process involves and what you need to do

Buying a newly built home

Things to consider when buying a newly built home

Low-cost home ownership schemes - a guide

Find out about low cost home ownership schemes and the help available so that you can get on the property ladder

Home Information Packs

What is included and how it will help speed up and simplify the home buying and selling process

Planning for buying a home (money, tax and benefits section)

Buying or moving home? Work out the costs, including budgeting for one-off and monthly costs

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