The government are set to roll out a new help to buy scheme in April 2021, allowing first time buyers to get onto the property ladder with only a 5% deposit with an added 20% (or 40% if you’re in London) from the government. But there is less knowledge of Read More ->
London is a city on most people’s bucket lists. Whether you want to live there or just visit, there’s something for everyone – museums, theatre, attractions, places to eat, the list goes on. If you’re one of the people who want to live there, you will no doubt be wanting Read More ->
House prices and what is going to happen them post-Covid has been one of the biggest questions in everyone’s mind. New forecasts show the average property price is set to increase by £10,000 throughout 2021, with some areas set to have a price growth of almost 30% over the next Read More ->
Matt Haycox is an entrepreneur and funding guru who has been building and growing businesses, both for himself and others, for more than 20 years. Before the global financial crash, Matt Haycox was a multi-millionaire, who thought nothing of spending thousands on holidays with friends. Since the crash, he has Read More ->
Once you’ve signed and exchanged the contracts, you’re ready to move towards completion of your new house, the deal is legally binding and it’s all smooth sailing, right? Wrong. Problems after exchange of contracts do crop up – whether that be a mortgage deal falling through or roof tiles needing Read More ->
According to build-to-rent experts Ascend Properties, the build-to-rent sector in the UK has increased 135%, with it now making up 1% of all rental properties in this country. The build-to-rent sector has been around for a number of years, but it has never seen growth quite like this… Past vs Read More ->
Just like with any house purchase, buying a house in Australia is investing in your future. So you could say it’s anything but a small decision. One that requires serious consideration whether you’re looking to relocate to the Land Down Under or just step away from renting. Therefore, the last Read More ->
When it comes to buying and selling houses, it’s natural to feel a little apprehensive. All parties want the process to be as smooth as possible, with no issues standing in the way. One of the biggest obstacles in the process will be the house survey, which explains why most Read More ->
Now that property investment is firmly on-trend, HMO management is becoming a more common occupation; it’s estimated that currently over 4.5 million Brits live in a HMO! Hence why for landlords they’re highly profitable. Look at where HMOs are situated in the UK and you’ll soon realise they’re more than Read More ->
HMRC figures for the 2018 to 2019 tax year showed stamp duty fell by £1 billion when compared to the previous year. Experts have blamed that partly on a decline in buy-to-let investments and the fact that most first-time buyers no longer need to pay stamp duty. In 2016, George Read More ->
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