Council housing was created to provide a more affordable option to families who need it. However, since the ‘Right to Buy’ rule was introduced, all this has done is cause the waiting list for these properties to get longer and longer, making it more difficult to get a council house… Read More ->
Halifax have reported that UK house prices have reached a record high in May and look likely to continue rising for some time. We explore what the data shows, which areas have been most effected and why we may see house prices continuing to rise, despite the nearing of the Read More ->
The process of selling and buying a house is challenging, no matter how often you’ve been through it. You’ve got to get your property valued, sort your finances, and arrange viewings, and that’s before you’ve even thought about looking for a new house. Trying to do too many things at Read More ->
A property chain is a series of interlinked house purchases, all of which are dependent on the successful sale of the other. The actions of any individual within the chain can have an effect on everyone else in the chain, whether this be positive or negative. If a link were Read More ->
There is no question about the fact that, in almost every case, it’s the visuals that are the first – and most important – step in selling a property. Everyone understands that descriptions can be embellished slightly to make a home sound amazing, but the camera never lies, does it? Read More ->
Buying a property has always been all about location and choosing the right spot can be crucial in getting the best investment for your money. Manchester is now one of the UK’s top property hotspots in spite of the COVID-19 pandemic, all thanks to its significant role in the Northern Read More ->
When the extension to the Stamp Duty Land Tax (SDLT) holiday was announced in March, the property market breathed a sigh of relief. There are now fewer than three months to go before the revised Stamp Duty deadline ends on the 30th June 2021. However, delays in the conveyancing process Read More ->
Looking for a property, whether it’s to buy or rent, is a minefield. There are so many different types to choose from it’s hard to know where to start. It becomes even harder to decide when you come across words like studio flat, leaving you wondering ‘what is a studio Read More ->
Recent figures from property portal Rightmove show the average asking property price has reached an all-time high so far in May, with the average price currently sitting at £333,564. We explore what the data shows and what could be behind this record average property asking price. Subscribe To Our Newsletter Read More ->
STPP. What does it mean? Why do I keep seeing it in the description of properties or land to develop? How does it affect me? All very good questions which, lucky for you, we have the answers to! Not only will we reveal the meaning of STPP and ‘potential to Read More ->
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