People sometimes decide that it’s time to move to a smaller home if they are elderly and struggling with the upkeep of a larger home, or perhaps after their children have left for University. This is called downsizing, and means that they are less likely to need a mortgage for Read More ->
Starting your research on mortgages can be a scary time, there’s lots to learn before you apply. Research has shown that around 35% of people assume they aren’t eligible or don’t earn enough, and 33% find the process confusing and stressful. In the UK, there are 4.8 million self-employed people. Read More ->
Giving notice to your landlord means you want to move out and end your tenancy. If you don’t correctly hand your notice in, you could end up paying rent and bills even after you’ve moved out. Always check your tenancy agreement before handing your notice in, it will detail when Read More ->
House prices are always increasing or decreasing dependent on many factors. But what about the number of houses on the market available to buy? This is also a number which is affected by all sorts of things, including politics. You’ve probably heard of the UK general election taking place on Read More ->
UPDATED FOR 2020 – READ OUR UP TO DATE ARTICLE HERE What is shared ownership? Buying a home is likely to be the largest purchase you ever make, and one which many people struggle to afford. This is where shared ownership comes in, you can purchase 25-75% of the home’s Read More ->
Applying for a mortgage can be a stressful time. The majority of us don’t have the cash to buy a house so we need to borrow money from a mortgage lender. Your credit score affects which mortgages and which mortgage lenders are available to you. If you have a bad Read More ->
Whether you’re looking to sell, just wondering what your house is worth, or want to see what value your changes have made, there’s different ways you can find out how much your property is worth. It’s difficult to get an accurate valuation online, but we’ve looked into a few methods Read More ->
We spoke to Roger Lake about his experience in the property industry, insights into property auctions and opinions on the housing market in the UK. Tell us a bit about yourself, what is it you do? “I am a Founding Director of Auction House UK and have over 30 years’ Read More ->
Following on from our blog on what happens at property auctions, which covers how auctions work, and how to prepare if you’re going to buy and sell at auction, it’s also important to consider the positives and negatives of buying and selling at a property auction. Auctioning properties has become Read More ->
Are you considering selling one of your properties through auction? Or perhaps you are a property investor and are thinking of turning to auctions to grab your next deal. Whatever your reason, this blog covers what actually happens at a property auction, and how to prepare before entering the auction Read More ->
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