With the average UK house price edging closer to £300,000, finding a £100,000 home is becoming more difficult every year. However, first-time buyers and buy-to-let investors can still find good-quality properties with the right research. ...
VIDEO: How can first-time buyers get onto the housing ladder?
Posted on Monday, May 8, 2017 | Buying
Getting onto the first rung of the housing ladder takes a lot of saving and determination. To help aspiring homeowners get started, we have created a video to share some top tips. Still have questions? You can ask us on twitter...
Putting your property on the market is an exciting time. The photos are taken, the floorplans completed, and the home is perfectly presented, so it’s time to start the viewings. But how many should you expect? What if viewings are not as...
More than 4 million homeowners are paying too much for their mortgages
Posted on Wednesday, April 12, 2017 | Buying
More than 4 million people are paying too
much for their mortgages by relying on standard variable rates. This is
according to L&C Mortgages , the UK’s largest fee-free mortgage broker. Standard variable rates are typically...
Mortgages offering incentives like cashback are becoming
increasingly popular to draw homebuyers in. Is this the right option? We take a
look at the pros and cons.
More and more lenders...
Viewing a property is exciting as you judge if it could be a suitable home. With a physical viewing it is easy to get caught in a whirlwind as you walk from room to room, without taking it all in properly. It might tick some of your boxes, but...
How can first-time buyers get on the ladder faster?
Posted on Wednesday, March 15, 2017 | Buying
Are you thinking of getting on the property ladder this year? It is often a daunting task, but interest rates are currently low and there are government schemes that can help, too. We asked Guild agents across the country for their advice to help...
Contractors and people who are self-employed can face additional challenges when securing a mortgage, which may sometimes cause delays during the property buying process. Around 22% of the UK workforce are now self-employed or contractors,...
