Home tips and guides

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The Help to Buy scheme explained

Home buying and selling

4 September 2021

We’d like to help you navigate the government’s Help to Buy scheme. The Help to Buy ISA has finished, but there’s still plenty of help for first-time buyers

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The complete guide to personal possessions cover

Home insurance policies

25 August 2021

Your contents insurance will keep your valuables safe in the home, but what cover do you need while you’re on the move?

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How to make a video claim

Home insurance policies

24 August 2021

AXA is here to make claiming easier than ever. Our guide will show you how we can use a video call to assess your claim.

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Getting a work-life balance when working from home

Inspiration and lifestyle

6 April 2021

When your home doubles up as your office, it can be tricky to balance home and work. Here are our tops tips for getting a good work-life balance.

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Contents insurance calculator

Home insurance policies

30 March 2021

Calculate the value of your contents so you know the amount of household goods cover you need when getting a home insurance quote.

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What is a homebuyer survey?

Home buying and selling

24 November 2020

Moving into a new home? Have you thought about getting a homebuyer survey? Find out what they include, how much they cost, and where to find a surveyor.

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Is it better to rent or buy?

Home buying and selling

5 October 2020

Deciding whether to rent or buy is an important financial decision. With so much to consider, this guide can help you work out what is best for you.

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First-time buyer financial checklist

Home buying and selling

1 October 2020

Buying your first house and keeping track of fees and costs can be a daunting task. Here's a handy financial checklist for first time buyers.

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How to sell a house

Home buying and selling

21 September 2020

Ready to sell your house? Make sure you’ve got everything sorted with our 15-step guide.