A remortgage is when you apply for a new mortgage on your property, either to replace an existing mortgage or to borrow money against your property. According to Martin Lewis, around a third of home loans are remortgages in the UK, but when do you know when you should follow this route? In this remortgage […]
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The conveyancing process pertaining to the purchase of a house will typically conclude anywhere between 8 and 12 weeks after its commencement. This period will vary depending on how long the property chain is and/or how smoothly the different stages of the process move along. Chances are the reason you’re reading this is because you’ve […]
When selling your home, it is highly likely that the buyer of your home is also selling their property too – unless of course they are a first-time buyer. This is known as a property chain, and if one link in the chain fails, the whole chain can fall apart – the last thing you […]
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1. Safety and security Are you unhappy with the ceiling price on your street? As the saying goes, “be the change you wish to see on your street” and when that doesn’t work… Simply have a chat with your neighbours! It is possible to increase the ceiling price of your area by working together with […]
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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 […]
The rise of smart home technology has been nothing short of phenomenal. In fact, recent findings from ‘Smart Home Week’, found that 43% of Brits now own at least one smart product in their home. When it comes to awareness and understanding, 49% of UK consumers are familiar with the features and benefits of smart […]
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As individuals have become more conscious about the environment and how they are personally impacting it through their daily actions, the drive to live an eco-friendly life has become a fascination for many. Despite this, many have falsely believed they must splash out on solar panels and temperature-regulating walls to make their home eco-friendly. In […]
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Those looking for a happier life should move to a home in the big city. At least, that’s the theory realised by Dr Jeanettte Bicknell, from York University in Toronto. Bicknell claims the fast-paced life of bustling areas – such as London or New York – drives a feeling of contentment among residents. Bicknell goes on […]
For many people, the kitchen has become the central hub of their property. It’s a space which they not only use for cooking but also eating, working, socialising, watching TV and doing homework. In fact, research by Lloyds Bank shows that Brits nowadays spend an average of 1 hour and 36 minutes in the kitchen […]
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Having put your property on the market for sale or rental for some time and not gaining a sufficient amount of interest, you are naturally in a state of carefully contemplating why this may be the case. Whilst you may attribute it to the size of the rooms, quality of furnishing or accessibility to local […]
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Per, The Self-Storage Association UK Annual Industry Report (2017) just 1% of the UK population currently use self-storage facilities and a further 5% are considering it as an option. However, this has not spoiled the demand in Europe; which now holds 3,104 self-storage facilities, totalling more than 90 million sq. ft. of space. The industry […]
January always seems much colder and blue, with the excitement of Christmas and New Year’s festivities masking the reality of Winter. Without the lights and carols disguising the bitter weather, nothing feels nicer than coming back to a warm, well-lit warm home. However, a well-lit home could also translate to something else not so inviting- […]
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