It can be an exciting moment when you realise you have found the property for you. But you’re not there yet, you still have to negotiate and make an offer. Finding the right balance is important and having the room to haggle either side of your budget is key. Allow yourself some wiggle room when …
Whether you’re an experienced homebuyer or first-timer, there are many things you can do to make sure your offer on a house is successful. No, we don’t mean calling the vendor and saying “please, please, please accept. I’ll be your friend”. Instead, we’re talking about doing it in a way that leaves you with your …
They said yes. Then, a few months – or years – down the line, you tie the knot. You have been pronounced, and in a good way too. Most people assume that a little raging terror running around and causing havoc is the next logical step. But, for many, it’s buying a home together. Things …
Finding a new property in this day and age really couldn’t be simpler. With the digital revolution changing the face of the estate agency sector, potential buyers can browse a plethora of properties from the comfort of their own home. The increasing popularity of online estate agents has resulted in traditional agents also listing their stock …
“Mum, can I have a house, please”. “But mum, I promise I’ll take really good care of it and clean it weekly. Pretty please. Why not? You’re so unfair. Stephen’s parents bought one for him and his sister”. “Mummmm, please! Everyone’s getting homes except me. I’ll look after it so well… Really? I can have …
With the upsurge of generation rent, and an expected rise of 7.2 million renters by 2025 (PwC), the lack of affordable housing in the UK is fuelling the current housing crisis. But it isn’t just affordability that is an issue amongst the latest generations of aspirational home buyers, but a lack of knowledge on the …
