It’s tempting to look beyond your most urgent need when looking for a new house to purchase or rent. You may only need one or two bedrooms for the time being, but what happens if your family grows? What happens if you have out-of-town guests staying with you? But even though it’s a good idea …
The question of whether ground floor flats are better than living on higher floors is one that many people face. The major benefits of living on the ground floor include convenience and safety, but living on a higher floor can be more expensive with less noise. This article will cover both sides so you can …
Ground Floor Apartments or Higher Floors? Pros and Cons of Living in Each Read More »
The first thing you should ask yourself is: why am I viewing the property? Is it because you want to buy the place or are you just simply looking around at what’s out there? If your reason for viewing a house is because you want to start an initial search, then viewing the home alone …
After you’ve done that first home viewing it’s normal to have some doubts: Is this really the right place I want to settle down in?Did the second bedroom have enough space for a wardrobe?Was there mold in the bathroom grouting or did I just imagine that? It’s easy to forget what the home looked like …
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Buying your own house is high up on the list of life goals. Who doesn’t want to live in a place they own themself? Unfortunately the sky high prices of many homes makes it hard to get on the property ladder. The average age of a person buying their first home has increased to 34 …
My Friend Bought a House Before Me – How To Deal With Jealousy! Read More »
(Note – this guide is different to the new First Homes policy introduced in the UK) What is a discount market sale property? A discount market property is sold to someone on a low or middle income at a discount to the current market price of homes in the area. It allows someone to get …
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Weekends are a great feeling. Having two days off to do what you want allows you to reset from the rush of the Monday to Friday.But for estate agents the weekend becomes a very important time for their business. Why are Saturdays important for estate agents? Everybody’s Off – Apart from them Simply put – …
Deciding to buy a home with someone is a big financial step. People realise that once they own a home together it can be difficult to sort out matters if they separate. What happens if one person provided most of the deposit for the home purchase to start with?Do they get more of the house …
Tenants in common vs Joint tenants – Which is better? Read More »
Buying a house can be a particularly complicated affair. The industry uses terms that deliberately seem confusing to outsiders. Why else would you start talking about heavy machinery like chains? If you expected this post to be about heavy metal links clanking on the floor, you’re in the wrong place! No onward chain only tends …
For any aspiring home owners out there, trying to save enough money to put a deposit down on a home can seem impossible. Property prices seem to keep rising over time – especially in the big cities where a lot of younger people are working. In London the average price of a flat has …
Buying a house with a friend – is it worth doing? Read More »
