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 becoming a landlord and need to divulge into the world of landlord insurance? Or maybe you’re already into property investment and need to renew your policy. In this blog, we cover what landlord insurance is, what makes a good policy, and some of the best places to look. Read More ->
According to Ofgem, in May 2019, the average cost for heating a property was £1,254 a year. This amounts to around 5% of the average UK household budget. After Christmas, it is natural to keep a keen eye your cash flow and identify how you can save ready for the Read More ->
With more Britons becoming property investors, how easy is it to become a property investor? Even though Buy-To-Let mortgage rates are at a low, the stamp duty crackdown has made investing in property tough. Even though the housing market was pretty stalled in 2019, this hasn’t stopped Britons from considering 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 ->
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