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The decisions that shape a move, explained in plain English with honest numbers. Free, no sign-up, written to be actually useful rather than to sell you anything.
6 min read · Updated July 2026
Mortgage broker or go direct? How to decide
Should you use a mortgage broker or go direct to the lender? Who pays the broker, when direct is fine, when a broker earns their fee, and the questions to ask before choosing.
7 min read · Updated July 2026
Solicitor or licensed conveyancer? How to choose well
Solicitor or licensed conveyancer for buying a house? The real difference, what conveyancing costs in 2026, why responsiveness beats title, and the questions that reveal a good one before you instruct.
6 min read · Updated July 2026
Which house survey do you need? Level 1 vs 2 vs 3
RICS survey levels explained: what Level 1, 2 and 3 surveys cost in 2026, which one your property needs, why the mortgage valuation isn't a survey, and how to read the results calmly.
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Choosing a surveyor · packing like a professional · your first 72 hours in a new home · leasehold questions to ask before you offer · and whatever your move teaches us next. Something you wish existed? Tell us.
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