Property portals are a pretty big deal in the world of bricks and mortar. A whopping 98% of people begin their home search online, which typically means heading to a portal to find a new home. Rightmove, Zoopla, OnTheMarket – these are all primary property portals people use to find their next place. Whether you’re a …
Private house sales are essentially the same as a for sale by owner. The main benefit is avoiding the hefty percentage fee, charged by a high street agent on the sale price of your home. It can be a great way of maximising the profit on the sale of your house but there are a …
It’s probably not the first thing on your mind if you’re selling your property, but the chances are that you’ve heard of something called Stamp Duty Land Tax and it’s very likely it will be payable on your sale. Find out here what SDLT is, the rates and thresholds, and how you pay it. What …
Taking out a mortgage comes with plenty of benefits. You get on the property ladder, own your own home, customise it to your liking and can even leave it to loved ones when you pass away. It’s important to consider the responsibilities alongside these benefits. What if you face unemployment? What if you pass away …
What type of work should you carry out to add value to your home? Can you get away with a few DIY touch-ups here and there? Or do you go down the full renovation route? Then again, maybe your home doesn’t need redecorating but could do with an extension, such as converting the loft or …
The south London town of Bromley is becoming a regular feature on people’s property searches. Affordable rental prices, excellent travel links that include no less than six stations, and a buzzing town centre have placed the BR postcode firmly on the rental map. A variety of properties, including beautiful period homes and brand new builds, …
They say that life’s only constants are death and taxes. But for many, being tangled up in a property chain seems inescapable when buying or selling a home. Property chains have the ability to delay – and even collapse – a house purchase, leaving both buyers and sellers feeling extremely frustrated. If you’re in the …
If you’ve opted for a fixed-rate mortgage, you will know that your interest rates don’t fluctuate and that you’ll be paying the same level of interest every month. Fixed-rate mortgages are usually not only fixed in terms of interest levels but also in terms of time. So what happens when your fixed-rate deal ends? How …
Get ready to ‘remember remember’ It’s time to gear up for one of the biggest celebrations of the year. That’s right; it’s time for a spectacular bonfire night, filled with sparklers and fireworks galore. And w e can all thank Mr Guy Fawkes for making it happen. When ol’ Fawkes rocked up to the Houses …
The dynamic between landlords and tenants has always been one of intrigue. It’s a relationship often painted in many different lights, which is to say that, mostly, people are complicated. Most landlord and tenant relationships are strong and include plenty of communication. A few are slightly more strained. This can often be down to an …
