Back in the 70s and 80s the concept of the ‘housing ladder’ was born. The concept of the ladder was created from high inflation and even higher interest rates. In previous years it was the norm to start at the bottom by buying a property with your new husband or Read More ->
What is a non-standard construction property? Basically, if your property is non-standard, it means it has been built construction materials that are not ‘standard’. Standard construction materials are bricks and stone or roofs that are made with tiles or slates. A material that is non-standard means it falls outside of Read More ->
With the recent news of Price Harry and his new wife Meghan wanting to step away from Royal duties and wanting to pay their own way; It asks the question of how much would it cost to rent a royal property? Currently, royals that are performing duties are give residences Read More ->
Brand-new data released by HomeOwners Alliance has revealed that January is the month for a speedy sale. HomeOwners Alliance was initially set up to help consumers trying to direct their way through the property landscape. They specialise in writing advice columns to buyers, sellers, owners and everyone in between. There Read More ->
If you work in London you’ll know just how expensive living there can be, so like many others you may have considered moving to a commuter town and travelling in each day as a cheaper alternative. Some commuter areas can also be very expensive, so it’s important to find an Read More ->
If you’re a proud home owner, you probably know what it’s like to see a friend’s home for the first time and either feel jealous, or triumphant if you think your home is better in terms of value, cleanliness, or size. Sanctuary Bathrooms surveyed 2,000 people in the UK to Read More ->
From reading around online, there has been many places to be tipped off as being “ones to watch” in terms of places to invest; The latest area being Goodmayes. For those who don’t know, the village is situated inside the M25 and is set to become an ‘Urban village’. What Read More ->
For many, buying your first home is a real life goal and something to be extremely proud of (and rightly so!). However, with news headlines at the moment telling us how stagnant the property market is, if you’re thinking about embarking on the next chapter of your life and becoming Read More ->
Generally speaking, gambling and mortgages do not mix well. Taking out a mortgage means that a bank or building society trusts that you’re able to pay the money back. But if they see that you’re an active gambler, then this may go against your application. However, there is a difference Read More ->
When buying a house, there are two different ways you can go about paying for it. You can either take out a mortgage where you pay a deposit and the bank lends you the rest of the money, or you can buy the house outright with cash, and therefore won’t Read More ->
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