How to Buy a Second Home: Your Questions Answered

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Buying a second home is something many people dream about. Whether you are looking to get a holiday home, a property to rent or just want to own multiple properties as a long-term investment (like 40.9% of British homeowners with a second home). It goes without saying that if you can afford to buy a […]

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Common Tricks Estate Agents Play On Homeowners

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If your house is not selling or your estate agent is not performing, you may be wondering whether it is time to change agency (particularly if you are trying to sell your home quickly). We don’t recommend you make any rash decisions. However, it is valuable to review some of the tricks real estate agents […]

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The Benefits of Downsizing to a Smaller Home

There are a number of reasons to consider downsizing from a larger property to something a little smaller in size. Large gardens, health issues, high bills and ongoing maintenance are just a few reasons that people cite when looking for a change of property. The vast majority of the time, downsizing – or “rightsizing” – […]

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What To Do If You Find Japanese Knotweed

For the vast majority of people in the UK, their property is their largest asset. But, unfortunately, Japanese knotweed can have a serious impact on a property’s value and can deter potential buyers from purchasing a home. This is still the case even if the knotweed has been successfully treated, making homes particularly difficult to […]

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Buying A House With Cash: The Pros And Cons

In this day and age, paying for a house with cash is becoming increasingly popular. Whether you are a buyer or seller, there are a number of reasons as to why cash transactions can be favourable, but it is entirely dependent on your specific needs. Like with anything, when buying or selling a house to […]

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Our Guide to Property Chains When Buying or Selling

Property chains can be a confusing and quite complex to understand at first glance. This post will give you a breakdown of the term and explore all you need to know about the dreaded property chain that you may encounter when buying and selling a house. What is a Property Chain? A property chain is […]

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Selling Property at Auction: Advice, Process and Cost

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Home owners may want to sell their property at auction for various reasons. Many hope for a bidding war to help boost the value of their house, others are just looking for a quick sale. Either way, it is likely that you are unfamiliar with the house auction process, and so before committing to selling […]

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Why Voluntary House Repossession Should be a Last Resort

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Handing over the keys of your house should be the last resort if you have been threatened with repossession. Unfortunately, sometimes voluntary house repossession is the only option to get a grip on mortgage problems but before deciding on this step, it is of utmost importance to understand what the voluntary repossession of your house […]

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The Average Time it Takes to Sell a House REVEALED

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Once your house goes on the market, you will be itching to make a sale so that you can proceed with buying your new home. Many sellers, especially first-time sellers, will want to know what the average time it takes to sell a house is. Although it varies wildly across the country, and also depending […]

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