Guide to new homes and buying off-plan

Guide to new homes and buying off-plan

Posted on Monday, August 14, 2017 | Buying

Are you looking for a home, but are not convinced about purchasing an older property? Buying a new build or off-plan property may be the right choice for you. New build homes, or properties that have been built recently, have been gaining...

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Up-and-coming areas in the UK

Up-and-coming areas in the UK

Posted on Wednesday, July 5, 2017 | Buying

How do you find an up-and-coming hot spot? Maybe it is an electrification of a train line, good schools or perhaps it is just a natural expansion of a town, city or village. In reality, it is probably a combination of all these factors....

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What should all first-time buyers know about purchasing a property?

What should all first-time buyers know about purchasing a property?

Posted on Wednesday, June 28, 2017 | Buying

Navigating the property market can be difficult for anyone, but it is particularly daunting for first-time buyers. There are lots of hoops to jump through, paperwork to be completed, and tense waiting to hear if your deal is going to go through....

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The Top Ten Mistakes You're Making When Buying a House

The Top Ten Mistakes You're Making When Buying a House

Posted on Wednesday, June 14, 2017 | Buying

Buying a new home is one of the most exciting things you can do. Between looking through beautiful new houses and choosing the perfect area, it’s easy to get caught up in the thrill of new-home ownership. However, ignoring the details could end...

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VIDEO: what do you need to do before a property viewing?

VIDEO: what do you need to do before a property viewing?

Posted on Wednesday, June 7, 2017 | Buying

Are you thinking of moving house soon? Property viewings can be a stressful situation as you need to assess the property and find out if it fits your requirements, all while trying to decide if this is 'the one'. We have made a handy video so you...

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Zero-hour workers could soon find it easier to get a mortgage

Zero-hour workers could soon find it easier to get a mortgage

Posted on Wednesday, June 7, 2017 | Buying

Workers on zero-hour contracts could soon have the right to ask their employers to move them onto fixed hours, potentially making it easier for them to get a mortgage. Zero hours contracts don’t provide employees with a guaranteed...

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Best questions to ask an estate agent for buy-to-let investors

Best questions to ask an estate agent for buy-to-let investors

Posted on Friday, June 2, 2017 | Buying

Communication with an estate agent before buying a property is always key, and this is particularly important for buy-to-let investors. There are key questions that should be asked, and they can differ from the standard question that a house...

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Britain’s best places to buy

Britain’s best places to buy

Posted on Monday, May 15, 2017 | Buying

Where are the best cities to invest and why? Guild members from around Britain reveal investment hotspots, property prices and where to buy in 2017.   Chris Sawyer & Adam Farrell, Directors at Sawyer &Co. Sales &...

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