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Home Buying Guides

Practical advice for before, during and after your survey

Before & After Your Survey

What to Do After Your Survey

Practical next steps once you've received and read your survey report.

Maintenance Tips

Simple checks and upkeep to keep your home in good condition year-round.

Leasehold Advice

Key points to understand before buying a leasehold property.

Government Guides

How to Buy

The official GOV.UK guide to buying a home in England, step by step.

How to Rent

The official GOV.UK guide to your rights and responsibilities as a tenant.

Help to Buy Redemption

Official guidance on repaying your Help to Buy equity loan.

RICS Standards

RICS Home Survey Standard

The professional standard every RICS home survey must meet.

RICS Valuation – Global Standards (Red Book)

The international standards RICS valuers follow when valuing property.

Red Book UK National Supplement

How the Red Book standards are applied to valuations in the UK.

RICS Rules of Conduct

The ethical and professional rules all RICS members and firms must follow.

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