The latest articles on buying

  1. What is stamp duty and how much do you pay when you buy a house in 2025? Get the lowdown and use our stamp duty calculator to work out how much you'll pay.

  2. Legal fees, mortgage fees, stamp duty and other costs can add up when buying a home. We take a look at all the fees involved in a house or flat purchase.

  3. If you're buying another home which you won't be living in, you may well be liable to pay the 5% stamp duty on second homes. We break down the complex rules in our dedicated Q&A.

  4. Moving house is a massive deal. Packing up your whole world and shipping it off to a new home is exciting and - we won’t lie - exhausting. Check out our top tips for neurotypical and neurodivergent home movers.

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