{"id":8021,"date":"2016-08-18T14:06:50","date_gmt":"2016-08-18T14:06:50","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.thehouseshop.com\/property-blog\/?p=8021"},"modified":"2018-02-15T11:27:32","modified_gmt":"2018-02-15T11:27:32","slug":"give-yourself-a-helping-hand-onto-the-property-ladder","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.thehouseshop.com\/property-blog\/give-yourself-a-helping-hand-onto-the-property-ladder\/","title":{"rendered":"Give Yourself a Helping Hand onto The Property Ladder"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<!-- SEO Ultimate Plus (https:\/\/seoultimateplus.com) - Code Inserter module -->\n<script async>(function(s,u,m,o,j,v){j=u.createElement(m);v=u.getElementsByTagName(m)[0];j.async=1;j.src=o;j.dataset.sumoSiteId='b68b392479b5981b8acf46565e9fe32a0734fc21a1f7c1e60121eaa6ca1a1c64';v.parentNode.insertBefore(j,v)})(window,document,'script','\/\/load.sumo.com\/');<\/script>\n<!-- \/SEO Ultimate Plus -->\n\n<h3 style=\"text-align: center;\">Are you planning to take an exciting step onto the property ladder? Or maybe looking to rent?<\/h3>\n<p>Our handy buying and <a class=\"wl-entity-page-link\" title=\"rental\" href=\"https:\/\/www.thehouseshop.com\/property-blog\/renting\/\" data-id=\"http:\/\/data.wordlift.io\/wl0502\/entity\/renting;http:\/\/rdf.freebase.com\/ns\/m.01y857;http:\/\/dbpedia.org\/resource\/Renting\" >renting<\/a> hints and a FREE 30-day* trial of Experian CreditExpert could help you get into the best position to apply for a <a class=\"wl-entity-page-link\" title=\"Mortgage loan\" href=\"https:\/\/www.thehouseshop.com\/property-blog\/mortgage-loan\/\" data-id=\"http:\/\/data.wordlift.io\/wl0502\/entity\/mortgage_loan;http:\/\/rdf.freebase.com\/ns\/m.0273t5w;http:\/\/dbpedia.org\/resource\/Mortgage_loan\" >mortgage<\/a> or rent a new <a class=\"wl-entity-page-link\" title=\"homes\" href=\"https:\/\/www.thehouseshop.com\/property-blog\/home\/\" data-id=\"http:\/\/data.wordlift.io\/wl0502\/entity\/home;http:\/\/rdf.freebase.com\/ns\/m.01l0mw;http:\/\/dbpedia.org\/resource\/Home\" >home<\/a>. \u00a0 \u00a0Check out our selection of tips, tricks and advice for renters or buyers and check your Experian Report and credit score to make sure you&#8217;re in the best possible position to move into your dream home.<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"http:\/\/www.dpbolvw.net\/click-7985913-12589324\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><img loading=\"lazy\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-8022\" src=\"https:\/\/www.thehouseshop.com\/property-blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/08\/experian-blog-post-button-image.png\" alt=\"experian blog post button image\" width=\"382\" height=\"38\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.thehouseshop.com\/property-blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/08\/experian-blog-post-button-image.png 382w, https:\/\/www.thehouseshop.com\/property-blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/08\/experian-blog-post-button-image-260x26.png 260w, https:\/\/www.thehouseshop.com\/property-blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/08\/experian-blog-post-button-image-100x10.png 100w, https:\/\/www.thehouseshop.com\/property-blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/08\/experian-blog-post-button-image-150x15.png 150w, https:\/\/www.thehouseshop.com\/property-blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/08\/experian-blog-post-button-image-200x20.png 200w, https:\/\/www.thehouseshop.com\/property-blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/08\/experian-blog-post-button-image-300x30.png 300w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 382px) 100vw, 382px\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<h2 style=\"text-align: center;\">Top Tips for Home Buyers<\/h2>\n<h4 style=\"text-align: left;\">Think about the full cost of moving<\/h4>\n<p>One-off costs like stamp duty, solicitors&#8217; fees and surveys can all add up while other ongoing bills will affect your budget.<\/p>\n<h4>Do your homework on mortgages<\/h4>\n<p>From trackers to interest only, take your time to understand which mortgage is right for you.<\/p>\n<h4>Brush up on your local knowledge<\/h4>\n<p>To make the best offer possible get to know the local <a class=\"wl-entity-page-link\"  href=\"https:\/\/www.thehouseshop.com\/property-blog\/property\/\" data-id=\"http:\/\/data.wordlift.io\/wl0502\/entity\/property;http:\/\/rdf.freebase.com\/ns\/m.05wrt;http:\/\/dbpedia.org\/resource\/Property\" >property<\/a> <a class=\"wl-entity-page-link\" title=\"Market (economics)\" href=\"https:\/\/www.thehouseshop.com\/property-blog\/market-economics\/\" data-id=\"http:\/\/data.wordlift.io\/wl0502\/entity\/market_economics;http:\/\/dbpedia.org\/resource\/Market_(economics)\" >market<\/a> &#8211; what&#8217;s selling, where, and for how much.<\/p>\n<h2 style=\"text-align: center;\">Top Tips for Renters<\/h2>\n<h4 style=\"text-align: left;\">Meet local property agents<\/h4>\n<p>Find local agents or <a class=\"wl-entity-page-link\" title=\"Landlord\" href=\"https:\/\/www.thehouseshop.com\/property-blog\/landlord\/\" data-id=\"http:\/\/data.wordlift.io\/wl0502\/entity\/landlord;http:\/\/rdf.freebase.com\/ns\/m.02mx_6;http:\/\/dbpedia.org\/resource\/Landlord\" >landlords<\/a> in the areas you&#8217;d like to rent who are likely to have the best local knowledge.<\/p>\n<h4>Consider the cost of utilities<\/h4>\n<p>Research the average cost of energy and water bills to include in your affordability comparison of different properties.<\/p>\n<h4>Landlords may check new tenants&#8217; credit reports<\/h4>\n<p>Landlords may review credit report data when you make a rental application to check your details are correct and look out for any adverse financial information.<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>Once you&#8217;re clued up, take a look at your Experian Credit Report. 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