Buying your first home can feel like stepping into a whole new world — exciting, but full of questions. The good news? With the right advice from the very start, you’ll save yourself time, stress, and a few costly mistakes along the way.

Think you need a huge deposit to buy your first home? Not necessarily. While the old “you need 10% down” rule still applies for most buyers, there are lenders out there offering 100% mortgages — meaning you could buy your first property without putting down a penny in savings.

Selling for the first time can feel overwhelming. Everyone has advice, most of it conflicting. Here are the key questions to ask every estate agent, plus the step-by-step process you’ll go through to launch your home the right way.

With ongoing reforms and rising compliance demands across the UK, managing a rental property alone is becoming increasingly complex. Here’s why professional management now matters more than ever.