After the dust has settled, you'll likely be left with a heap of paperwork, including correspondence from solicitors, contracts and Land Registry title deeds, which will be required if you move home in the future. It's a good idea to file paperwork together and store it in a safe place.

If you’ve bought your first home, then there are other legalities you might want to get in order. “Think about making a will to ensure your assets are distributed how you’d want them to be if something ever happens to you,” Unbiased suggests.

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