We are first time home buyer in the UK and we bought our first house through a chain scheme. The experience of the chain was pretty much overwhelming but I'll give the credit to my solicitor from Daniel Woodman (Tianna and Toby), you guys are absolute stars.
We were not familiar w the system at all, but you guys make the whole process possible and bearable.
If I have one advice and one advice only for fellow 1st time home buyer especially who are not familiar w the system, please, invest in good independent solicitor first. It will save you from 3/4 of the headache, if that is make sense.
Our solicitor are extremely reliable, prompt, take initiative, and utmost care w each of our queries. They even come w pretty much sensible price. Recommend, top notch