Buying guides

Buying guides

Buying a home might seem complex at first – but it’s really just a question of familiarizing yourself with the process.  To help you get started, take a look through the information shown here.

The language of homebuying

You might not be familiar with all the legal and financial terms involved in the process of buying a home.   Some of the key words and phrases used are briefly explained here.

Buying for the first time

The property market has never been so newsworthy.

Moving house

 You have bought a new home and it is time to move.

What is Stamp Duty?

'Stamp Duty' or 'Stamp Duty Land Tax' SDLT as it's now properly known is a tax charged on land and property transactions in the UK.

Legal information

Ward Homes is a trading name of BDW TRADING LIMITED (Company Number 03018173) a company registered in England whose registered office is at Barratt House, Cartwright Way, Forest Business Park, Bardon Hill, Coalville, Leicestershire, LE67 1UF. VAT number GB633481836.