Millions of homeowners across the UK are facing what is being dubbed as a ‘mortgage timebomb’ as those with tracker or fixed variable mortgages are looking at a 0.5% hike in interest rates, making it the largest increase since 1997. The decision to raise these rates has come shortly after Read More ->
Selling a property is one of the most stressful events a person will go through in their life. From arranging house viewings, sorting out solicitors’ fees, and finding a new property are just some of the many jobs that sellers have to undertake. This is without factoring in selling a Read More ->
Renting out a room is a great way to make a bit of extra money alongside what you already earn. Whether your kids have just gone off to uni, or maybe flown the nest, or even if you have a spare room, you want some use out of, renting is Read More ->
Nationwide has backed the UK’s first rent-to-buy program aimed at helping first-time buyers move into their dream homes without having to save a deposit or sort out their credit. The idea is the brainchild of Kettel Homes, a technical property company based in London that describes themselves as a “tech-enabled Read More ->
The arrival of summer brings nicer weather and the want to be outside more, whether this is entertaining friends over a BBQ, doing some gardening or having some alone time whilst sunbathing. As a result of this, our attention is being more drawn to our garden than ever, leaving us Read More ->
With ongoing travel strikes causing chaos at airports across the nation, it’s no surprise that many UK citizens are choosing to stay closer to home this holiday season. According to data from the Bureau of Transportation Statistics, whilst air travel is up year-on-year, overall demand for flights is down by Read More ->
This month has seen a sixth consecutive record hit of new houses coming to the market, with a new average of £369,968, a rise of 0.4% compared to last month, according to data from Rightmove. As a result of this, Rightmove has revised their 2022 forecast of 5% growth to Read More ->
As the cost-of-living crisis sends costs skyrocketing to an all-time high, it is no wonder that more and more people are looking into off grid living in the UK. The idea of disconnecting from the busy city life and instead returning to your roots and living off the land can Read More ->
Whether you are buying or selling a house, it is normal to hear all kinds of new words and phrases being thrown about. From ‘no onward chain’ to ‘house chain’, not understanding the terminology can make the already overwhelming process that much harder. In this blog post we are going Read More ->
On the face of it, moving house is an exciting prospect. You get to cash in on your current house, choose another amazing property and have the potential to be able to move to a different city. However, when you dig deeper, moving house can be really quite stressful – Read More ->
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