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18 Claire Sisk
I THINK IT’S A GREAT IDEA TO RENT IN DIFFERENT
AREAS BEFORE YOU SETTLE ON BUYING. YOU MAY LIKE AN AREA BUT UNTIL YOU
EXPERIENCE LIVING THERE YOU REALLY DON’T KNOW 56 Hotspot Shoreham-by-Sea We take a look at Shoreham-by-Sea as a place to consider your property search.
REGULARS
can be overwhelming. Metro Finance explains what you should expect to help you prepare for obtaining your first mortgage. 86 Finance Kay Hill explores a new report suggesting that a lack of financial savvy could cost you hundreds of pounds a year. Find out how important it is to take the right action at the right time. 88 Market Ginetta Vedrickas asks if buying a new home – avoiding problems like damp and poor natural light – can actually lead to better health. 90 Agony Agent All your property questions answered by our panel of experts. 93 Buyer’s Guide Check out FTB’s Buyer’s Guide, which walks you through the property buying process. 98 Staircasing: The difference between Interim and Final Staircasing Joel Taylor, Head of Business Development and Marketing at Owen Paulo, explains the important differences between interim and final staircasing. 100 Directory Check which scheme is right for you, plus some useful contacts. 106 20 Questions We ask 20 quick-fire questions to a property expert and in this issue Caroline Coskry, Founder and Chair of the Oracle Group, is in the spotlight.
38 Hotspot We look at Hounslow as a place to live. 60 Hotspot Is Barking the place you would like to buy your first home? 78 First home, first meal This mouthwatering but simple recipe for brown butter maple and pecan cookies from Ella at Bake Well Being is bound to be favourite with everyone! 79 Egg-stra, Egg-stra With Easter fast approaching we bring you our favourite chocolatey eggs and tasty treats from leading supermarkets – yummy!! 80 Choose the right conveyancer Stephen Ward, Director of Strategy and External Relations at the Council of Licenced Conveyancers, explains why it is so important to chose the correct conveyancer when buying a new build home. 82 Understanding ID Checks and Source-of- Funds Requirements When Buying a Home Bevin Woby, Director at Shared Direction Conveyancing, explains why conveyancers have to confirm the source of the funds you are using when purchasing your home. 84 Understanding the Mortgage Application Process For many first time buyers the process of buying your first home
77 Competition
Win a Burg-Wächter Combi-Line 410E safe worth £419.99.
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