The House Hunt

What should I look for when viewing properties?

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22 articles in this collection
Written by Sophia Guy-White, Evie Huber, Mari-Liis Kanter and 2 others

What do I need to consider when viewing properties?

Handy hints and tips to consider before falling in love with a property.

Written by Millie Knowlden
Updated over a week ago

Mortgage in Principle

What is a Mortgage-in-Principle?

Also known as an Agreement-in-Principle or a Decision-in-Principle...

Written by Sophia Guy-White
Updated this week

What do I do with my Mortgage-in-Principle?

I have a Mortgage in Principle, now what?

Written by Mari-Liis Kanter
Updated this week

New Builds

Getting a mortgage for a new build home

Things to keep in mind!

Written by Sophia Guy-White
Updated over a week ago

Can my new build property still be valued if it isn't finished?

How you can move forward if you're buying an unfinished new build property.

Written by Evie Huber
Updated over a week ago

What are new build warranties?

What they do and don't cover

Written by Sophia Guy-White
Updated over a week ago

Can warranties impact my mortgage application?

What warranties do Generation Home accept?

Written by Sophia Guy-White
Updated over a week ago

Freehold vs Leasehold

Freehold vs Leasehold

What is the difference? What to keep in mind?

Written by Mari-Liis Kanter
Updated over a week ago

Lease extensions

What is a lease extension and what does this mean for your mortgage application?

Written by Millie Knowlden
Updated over a week ago

Ground Rent

Another fee to pay?

Written by Connor Newbury
Updated this week

Property Criteria

What types of properties do you accept?

Acceptable property types

Written by Sophia Guy-White
Updated over a week ago

Flat roof properties

Can I get a mortgage on a property with a flat roof?

Written by Sophia Guy-White
Updated over a week ago

Auction properties

Do you offer mortgages on auction properties?

Written by Sophia Guy-White
Updated over a week ago

Ex-council properties

Do you offer mortgages on ex-council properties?

Written by Sophia Guy-White
Updated over a week ago

Probate properties

Do you offer mortgages on probate properties?

Written by Sophia Guy-White
Updated over a week ago

Surveys

Surveys: 101

What are they and what do they include?

Written by Millie Knowlden
Updated over a week ago

What does a surveyor do?

What are they on the lookout for?

Written by Sophia Guy-White
Updated over a week ago

What is a revaluation?

Will I need another valuation?

Written by Connor Newbury
Updated over a week ago

How to raise a valuation appeal

Written by Sophia Guy-White
Updated over a week ago

Cladding

Cladding

Do you lend on properties with cladding?

Written by Connor Newbury
Updated over a week ago

EWS1 form

Do I need an EWS1 form?

Written by Connor Newbury
Updated over a week ago

Valuing a property with cladding

Why can cladding mean a valuation of £0?

Written by Sophia Guy-White
Updated over a week ago