Emily Smith

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Emily Smith is a Content Executive working with the content team at reallymoving. With a keen eye for detail, she is responsible for updating and creating content across the site. She has a background in Creative Writing and strives to keep content fresh and easily understood. Emily also writes for The Law Superstore, a legal service comparison website.

Emily has a MA in Creative and Critical Writing at University of Gloucestershire. During her studies she explored and developed her voice as a writer. She has always had a love for storytelling, taking every opportunity to read or write. One of her keen passions is for poetry, and she has a poetry blog that she updates regularly. 

Emily also has a love for animals, photography, and art. Most of her free time is spent with her animals, taking photos, or creating artwork.  
 

Latest articles from Emily Smith

Do I Need Insurance When Buying a Home?

Buying a property will come with lots of costs that you may not expect, one of which being insurance. But is this a necessary cost or can you do without it?

Help and Advice, Insurance

What To Include on a Snagging List

When inspecting your new build home, you can compile a list of ‘snags’ that need fixing before you move in. Here's what you should be looking out for when making your snagging list.

Surveying Advice, Surveys

Snagging vs. Punch List: Key Differences Explained

When purchasing a new build home, you may hear both the term snagging list and punch list used by the developers. Know the difference to help avoid confusion.

Surveying Advice, Surveys

How Does Credit Card Debt Affect Getting a Mortgage?

If you’re going to need a mortgage to buy your property, your debts should be the first thing you think about.

Help and Advice, Mortgages

Buying a Home: 10 Costs You Might Forget

Everyone knows that buying a new home can be costly, but the cost of buying a home includes so much more than simply paying for the house itself. Make sure you don’t get caught out with some of these often-forgotten costs.

Buying a house, Costs and Fees, First Time Buyers, Help and Advice

Shared Ownership Mortgages Explained

Looking to buy a Shared Ownership property, but not sure how the mortgage will work? We explain it here.

First Time Buyers, Mortgages, Shared Ownership

How to Sell a Shared Ownership Property

If you’re looking to sell your Shared Ownership property, you might be wondering what the process is.

Help and Advice, Selling a home, Shared Ownership

Self-Storage Costs Explained: UK Pricing Guide

Using self-storage can be helpful for getting unnecessary items out of your way when moving, or even long term. But it is important to make sure you have an idea of what it will cost you before deciding to use it.

Costs and Fees, Removals, Storage

What is Property Indemnity Insurance?

If you or your conveyancing solicitor are anticipating legal issues to arise from your new property, it may be a good idea to consider property indemnity insurance.

Help and Advice, Insurance