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What Does ‘Sold STC’ Mean?

Look closely at the small print on a ‘sold’ property sign in the UK and you may see the words ‘sold subject to contract’, or the ‘SSTC’ acronym. It’s one of many potentially confusing terms you come across when looking at the sale or purchase of a property — but it’s important to understand.…

How to find houses for sale before they hit the market

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How to find houses for sale before they hit the market

Beat out the competition and discover our top tips on how you can find a house before it’s even listed for sale…

Ta10 Form: Fittings and Contents Form explained

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TA10 Form: Fittings and Contents Form explained

In this article, we breakdown the TA10 Form, taking you through the fundamentals of the document, as well as the UK's most common questions about fixtures and fittings.…

Property search tips: How to find your dream home

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Property search tips: How to find your dream home

No matter your circumstances, there’s a right and a wrong way to go about searching for your dream home. We’re going to take a look at some of the ways you can make your search worthwhile.…

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House survey types - Which do you need?

Conveyancers advise homebuyers to order a house survey before contracts exchange. But just what are house surveys, and what makes them so important?…

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Your 20 steps to buying a house

Every year, thousands of people successfully buy and sell their homes in the UK. As a result, there’s a documented right and wrong way to do it. …

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