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Viewing tips when buying your first home
January 21st 2025
Buying your first home is an exciting milestone, but it’s important to have a plan in mind when viewing properties. In this blog, we’ll explore the key factors to watch for during property viewings to help you make confident, well-informed decisions in your search for your ideal first home.
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Will VAT on private schools affect the property market?
September 3rd 2024
In this blog post, we will break down what the VAT plan is exactly and when it will be implemented, and also how it might affect the housing market.
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Someone planting in a garden
May 24th 2024
We've put together a list of four properties currently for sale that have the ideal gardens for lounging around in.
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Someone using a calculator and a laptop
March 5th 2024
Buying a house is a big commitment, one you will probably spend years saving for. To help you be prepared, we’ve compiled a quick list of costs you might encounter when buying your new home.
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A family making pancakes
February 13th 2024
To celebrate Pancake Day, we've made a list of three home with the perfect kitchens for flipping pancakes with the family.
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January 16th 2024
Have you been putting off reviewing your mortgage options while interest rates are high? Talk to an adviser at Embrace Financial Services.
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It only takes one accident to start a fire
November 20th 2023
We’ve put together a list of safety checks and risks you should look out for in the home to make sure your home is as safe from fire as it can be.
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Someone holding a ladder which someone is climbing and fitting a light bulb
November 15th 2023
In this blog we’ll talk you through all the advantages of buying a renovation project and what you should look for before buying.
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A cheering person in sunglasses with the text A mortgage that requires 0% deposit
May 15th 2023
If you are a first-time buyer but struggling to save for a deposit, Skipton Building Society have just launched an exciting new product. Our partner Embrace Financial Services are working with Skipton to offer this mortgage to those who fit the criteria.
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Two older people sitting on a sofa
April 25th 2023
As people near retirement age, many begin to consider the prospect of downsizing to a smaller, more manageable property. If you’re approaching this stage of life, you might want to consider looking at retirement properties.
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Someone typing on a laptop
April 3rd 2023
To help make your pricing decision easier, we’ve compiled a list of tips that can help make sure that you set an accurate, realistic selling price and get your home sold as quickly as possible.
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Bar graph with arrow pointing down and the text Interest rates might be rising but did you know what mortgage rates are starting to fall?
March 3rd 2023
If you’ve been putting off looking at your mortgage because of the rapidly rising interest rates late last year, now could be the best time to speak to a Financial Adviser.
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