Calm, practical guides for property buyers.

Short reads from the same thinking that powers the Home Compass system. No fluff. No fear-mongering.

• Buying · 6 min read

  The first-time buyer's playbook

  A calm, structured way to think about your first home — without the noise the property industry runs on.

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• Risks · 8 min read

  The hidden risks that cost buyers tens of thousands

  Subsidence, knotweed, leasehold escalations, climate exposure, and the maintenance bills no one mentions until you've moved in.

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• Negotiation · 7 min read

  How to negotiate without giving away your floor

  The opening offer, the target, the walk-away — and how to read the agent's reply.

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• Investment · 9 min read

  Buying an investment property without falling for the listing

  Yield, capital growth, void risk and liquidity — the four numbers that matter more than any photo.

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