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Property advice, in plain English

Guides for buyers, sellers, landlords and tenants across Moseley and Birmingham — written by our RICS regulated team.

Tenants 2 min read

Tenant Guide: Deposits, Referencing and Moving In

Exactly what happens between finding a rental you like and getting the keys — holding deposits, referencing and move-in.

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Buying 2 min read

Leasehold vs Freehold: What’s the Difference?

What tenure changes about what you own, what you pay and how easy your home is to sell.

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Buying 1 min read

Stamp Duty Explained: What Will You Actually Pay?

How stamp duty bands, first-time buyer relief and the second-home surcharge actually work — with a worked example.

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Landlords 2 min read

Landlord Compliance Checklist for 2026

The certificates, deposits and paperwork every landlord must have in place before and during a tenancy.

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Buying 2 min read

First-Time Buyer? Here’s How Buying Actually Works

The whole buying journey in plain English — from working out your budget to picking up the keys.

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Selling 2 min read

How Much Is My Home Worth? A Birmingham Homeowner’s Guide

What actually drives value in Moseley, Kings Heath and the wider Birmingham market — and how to get a figure you can…

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