Buying a house is never a simple process, and comes with several financial complications to say the least. House prices in the capital is a particularly daunting topic, especially when you are a first-time buyer. So many questions will enter your head, from mortgages, to ISAs, and suddenly the realisation that you do not truly understand what […]
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The housing crisis in the UK means houses are shrinking to the size of University hall bedrooms. The UK is in the midst of a housing crisis, with a serious shortage of existing properties and new homes being constructed. Such high demand for homes is far outweighing the current supply. In turn, house prices are […]
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The Sunday Times has been running its Best Places to Live Guide for five years, which assesses data in the UK based on house prices, school performance and crime rates for example, compiling a comprehensive list of 20 of the UK’s best places to live. While politics, house prices and general standard of living changes year-on-year, […]
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A foreword from the Prime Minister, Theresa May: “Our broken housing market is one of the greatest barriers to progress in Britain today. Today the average house costs almost eight times average earnings – a record. Thus, it is difficult to get on the housing ladder, and the proportion of people living in the private […]
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It is clear the UK is undergoing a housing crisis; supply is not matching demand and house prices and rental property are sky rocketing. Yet Brits are still obsessed with home ownership, compared to some of their European neighbours. Individuals are keen to get onto the property ladder as soon as possible, despite a long-term, […]
With property market prices increasing rapidly, it is becoming progressively difficult to purchase a house as a young first time buying. However, the Governments Help to Buy ISA gives first time buyers hope, with the opportunity to increase their savings by 25%. The recent figures released by ONS, revealed which locations in the UK the […]
How long your property remains on the property ladder depends on several factors. A large factor which affects a slow sale is the overall impression, potential buyers received when they initially viewed the property. So, for a quick house sale, you obviously want to make the best impression possible. To do that, follow the five simple tricks […]
Having difficulties deciding whether your next home should be an urban flat or suburban house? It may help to take a closer look at the advantages and disadvantages of both options. Advantages of Living in an Urban Flat Photo credit: QQ7/Shutterstock Lower cost It is possible to find urban flats with asking prices well above […]
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There are a ton of things to think about when buying a new home. Is the price right, is the property located in a nice neighbourhood, are there any good schools nearby, etc. After all, you probably aren’t planning to move any time soon. For that reason, it is of utmost importance to make sure that […]
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With the Help to Buy Equity loan scheme from the government, more and more first time buyers are able to secure properties unlike ever before. Though, in all the excitement, buying a property is still a difficult venture and an expensive one too; thus, families, couples and those purchasing alone are opting for new-build properties […]
You don’t have to travel far in Britain before discovering an area of outstanding natural beauty. If you’re thinking of escaping your arduous morning commute, the city smog and your claustrophobic, dull apartment in favour of fresh air, quaint cottages and scenic views; our guide featuring the prettiest places to live, explores the relative merits […]