City life vs country life - which is right for you? These two opposites bring with them two different ways of living. When looking at potential properties, it’s vital to consider where they’re located and if the location suits your...
What cohabiting couples need to check before buying a property together
Posted on Monday, July 19, 2021 | Buying
Between 2019 and 2020, mortgage lenders saw a remarkable 60% rise in the number of mortgage applications from cohabiting couples.
Buying a property with your partner is an exciting prospect, and there’s an understandable temptation to...
With the average house price in the UK currently sitting at £225,000 and the zero-rated Stamp Duty limit now at £250,000 until the end of September 2021, thousands of potential property buyers will be in...
Downsizing is simply moving from an existing property to a smaller one. Homeowners may make the decision to downsize for a variety of different reasons, either for financial gain, for a change of location or to simply fit the family’s or...
The decision to buy a place to live for the first time is a big one. Becoming a property owner is a life-changing event; some would argue it’s on a par with getting married or having children.
According to official ONS figures, the...
Essential Advice Before Buying a Dream Chocolate Box Cottage
Posted on Wednesday, May 19, 2021 | Buying
For many people, buying a dream home in the country means falling in love with the classic picture postcard look. Timber-framed thatched cottages may epitomise the quintessential English countryside home – but these types of homes don't...
Are you looking to buy a flat, either for your own use as a home or as a buy-to-let investment?
Flats including apartments and maisonettes are generally sold on a leasehold basis , and the length of the remaining...
5 Most Common Home Survey Problems and What to do Next
Posted on Thursday, March 11, 2021 | Buying
Are you in the process of buying a property and are wondering about getting a survey? Don’t make the mistake that far too many homebuyers still make, thinking it’s an unnecessary expense. A study carried out by the Royal Institution...
