Property Made Simple

Property does not have to sound scary.

This short beginner guide explains UK property in plain English. It is for first-time buyers and anyone who wants to understand the basics of buying, renting and managing a home.

Inside this book:

• What property means

• Buying a home

• Mortgages, fixed rates and tracker rates

• Deposit

• Affordability

• Repayment, interest-only and part-and-part

• Hidden costs

• From offer to keys

• A simple mortgage roadmap

• Easy words and useful places to check

This is a starter guide only. It is not legal, tax or mortgage advice. Always check GOV.UK and speak to a solicitor, broker and accountant before you buy or let a home.