First Time Buyer Guide 2026 | Mortgages, Conveyancing & Property Tips Explained

Buying your first home can feel overwhelming — but it doesn’t have to be.In Part 2 of the podcast, Stuart Milbourne, Head of Conveyancing at Attwells Solicitors, and Jake Gathercole, Director at Allhomes, return to discuss everything first-time buyers need to know before stepping onto the property ladder in 2026.From mortgages and conveyancing to hidden costs, deposits, surveys, timelines, and common mistakes, this episode is packed with practical advice for anyone thinking about buying their first property in the UK.Whether you're preparing to buy your first home, researching the conveyancing process, or simply trying to understand how the property market works, this episode gives honest insights from professionals working in the industry every day.In this episode:- First-time buyer tips- Understanding conveyancing- Mortgage considerations- Hidden costs when buying a house- Property chain advice- Common buyer mistakes- How to prepare before making an offerFeaturing:Stuart – Head of Woodbridge Conveyancing at Attwells SolicitorsJake Gathercole – Director at AllhomesFind out more about Attwells here – https://attwells.com/Find out more about Allhomes here – https://www.allhomes.uk.com/If you enjoyed the episode, make sure to like, comment, and subscribe for more property, legal, and business insights.#FirstTimeBuyer #PropertyPodcast #Conveyancing #UKProperty #HomeBuying #PropertyMarket #Mortgages #AttwellsSolicitors #Allhomes #PropertyAdvice #HomeBuyingTips #FirstHome #UKHousingMarket #Woodbridge #PropertyLaw