Over the Christmas period, it is understandable that the housing market slows. Usually, at the start of January, homeowners decide that they want a new year and consider to sell their property. According to The Advisory, the best time to sell a property is in March. This is because it 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 ->
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 ->
Are you hoping to sell this year but unsure how long it may take you? You have heard stories of some houses taking over a year to sell, and others getting an offer within a week of being on the market. But what’s the average selling time? According to Zoopla, Read More ->
So you have decided to sell your home, great! One step closer to climbing that property ladder. But, do you have to sell with an estate agent? Or is there another way of selling your property? Do I need an estate agent? Selling a property through an estate agent Read More ->
In the UK, there are various construction types for homes. The way a house is built can affect its price and insurance, so before purchasing a home it’s important to find out its construction type. A survey will provide you with this information and any risk factors associated with it. Read More ->
As a landlord, work is never finished. So, you have got new tenants in. All the documents are sorted, however, you need to work out the yield on your rental property. This usually applies to landlords that don’t use an agency. But, how do you work it out? Is it easy Read More ->
Instead of selling on the open market, more and more people these days are turning to property auctions. They can be a quicker way of selling with less fuss. Find out more about traditional auctions with our blog on ‘This is what happens at a property auction.’ As with many Read More ->
It can be a shock to anyone when homeowners find they may need to sell their property to cover health care costs. It is only natural that those who need to pay nursing costs look at alternative ways to protect their home from being sold. This is especially the case Read More ->
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