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Who you need on your home-buying dream team

A solid way to pave a smooth pathway to settlement is by starting with the right team in your corner, Your Home Buying Dream Team, as it were. Cheesy team t-shirts are optional but encouraged.

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Your offer has been accepted! Now what?

You’ve received the call from the listing agent with the great news that the vendors have accepted your offer, and you might be thinking ‘great, what do I do now?’. We’ve put together this handy little guide to step you through the motions to hopefully get you from offer to settlement with ease, enjoyment and zero stress.

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2024 property market predictions

As we step into 2024, the property market stands at a crossroads, and the questions surrounding its trajectory are on everyone's minds. In our latest blog, we delve into our predictions for the year ahead. Brace yourself for potential interest rate cuts, as we foresee a shift later in the year, signaling a prime time for property exploration and purchase.

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A favourable mortgage

Have you got a family member who wants to give you a little head start in the property game? Whilst some might choose to offer a gift of cash or perhaps to go guarantor on a property for you, there is another set of circumstances we occasionally see at Lenny.

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What to do when your bank’s valuation is too low: a case study

Purchasing a home or block of land should be an exciting time in your life. A time full of joy, planning and visualising. Picturing where you’ll have your Sunday morning coffee while you read the paper, dinner parties with family and friends, and the placement of that heirloom piece of furniture.

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Self-employed and taking out a home loan: a case study

Natalie was referred to Lenny by her (very clever and wise) sister, who was a client of Lenny herself. Looking to purchase a property, Natalie found herself stonewalled by endless paperwork and requirements due to the nature of her income.

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