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...
The Government has announced a new 95% mortgage scheme, allowing homebuyers to pay just a 5% deposit on their new home if purchased between April 2021 and December 2022.
Read more about the 95% mortgage and whether this is applicable to you...
To put it simply, buying a home often boils down to the price. There are a few ways you can quickly identify properties which are overpriced, and this knowledge will put you in a better position when you are looking to buy. It could be a...