Buying a home is a very exciting time, so it’s in everyone’s interest to speed up the process. There are specific steps you can take to steer things in the right direction. Know your stuff A house is likely to be the biggest purchase you’ll ever make, which means certain legalities are involved. Getting your head around the key terms will help you
The lockdowns and social restrictions that followed in the wake of COVID-19 had some interesting consequences for Britain’s homes. Almost nine-million bedrooms have been repurposed to adapt to our rapidly changing lifestyles. A survey of 2,000 households found that 53% of UK homeowners transformed one bedroom, while 22% sacrificed more than one.* Given the surge in home working during the pandemic, it’s not surprising
Being a landlord is a rewarding way to secure your income while providing quality housing for tenants. However, according to a recent survey, 24% of landlords feel overwhelmed keeping up with changing regulations. The main reasons landlords felt this way included finding the rules confusing and a lack of access to legal advice. For example, 16% didn’t know about licencing scheme changes, 12% were
According to a popular property portal, the average UK property price has now exceeded £350,000. Asking prices across the nation saw a hike of £5,760 in March, marking the largest increase at this time of year since 2004. * Properties with four bedrooms or more, saw the biggest price increase in March, with values soaring by £28,619 (3.8%). In fact, if you’re considering selling
Maybe you have discovered the home of your dreams and your offer has been accepted? Or maybe you are intrigued to know what will happen when you reach this stage? To get things moving, here are four things you should do after your offer has been accepted: Confirmation of acceptance Once your offer is accepted, your estate agent will almost certainly contact you to congratulate
If you’re thinking of selling your home, you’ll be pleased to know that home buyer demand was reportedly up 35% at the end of January, compared to the same time last year. * According to figures published on the Property Reporter website, in February, an independent survey of over 2,000 adults in the UK found that 18% intend to purchase a new home this
If you have ever considered building a property portfolio as a landlord, now could be a great time to start your journey. Information from a market-leading property portal indicates rents have risen at the fastest rate on record, and tenant demand has almost doubled. At a time when interest rates on traditional savings accounts are low, many believe it is a good time to
Recent statistics show that annual house prices are continuing to grow at outstanding rates. Average annual property prices rose from 11.2% in January to 12.6% in February, the strongest pace of growth since June 2021. After seven consecutive months of climbing prices, we saw a month-on-month increase of 1.7% in February, showing that the market is still very much in favour of sellers. *
This February, we can assist you in finding the ideal tenant. You’ve put your savings into a property, or you’ve inherited one, and now you’d like to rent it out. Of course, you want to attract and select the best tenants – people who will take care of the property, pay the rent, and leave you with little to do. But where do you
2022’s minimalism fashion trends Minimalism is more than just a form of decoration; it’s a way of life. What is the definition of a minimalist home? Minimalism usually entails employing the bare minimum of items in order to create a clean and uncluttered environment. A minimalist home is usually airy, neutral, and straightforward. You should commit to modifying both your environment and your thinking
