When shown around some of the most desirable country houses on the market in England, estate agents will often refer to the top selling features which entice homeowners into an irresistible offer. From the architectural elegance, to the trimmings including; a swimming pool, acres of land for the children and dogs to roam and a […]
You may be considering downsizing to a smaller home for any number of reasons, from relocation to a reduced household. Once your children have grown-up and moved out and on to start a life of their own, a 4 bedroom detached house for two people seems a bit excessive. Of course those extra bedrooms could […]
Increasing numbers of young graduates will come out of university unable to purchase their own home yet unwilling to move back in with parents; we’re not known as ‘generation rent’ for nothing! There’s a lot to consider when renting a property, and especially those that are renting for the first time are likely to need […]
How does it work? Benjamin Franklin once coined the phrase “the only things certain in life are death and taxes”, and that’s the truth of in both ways of inheritance. When a relative or someone you are close to passes away, they may leave you to inherit their property and their estate. There are a […]
If you’ve got a big event coming up, then where better to throw a party than your own home?! It’s cheaper than hiring a venue and if done right, can be more spectacular and intimate than anywhere else since you have full control of decoration, music, food and more! Whether you choose to have a […]
There are tonnes of house price data tools out there and every other company wants to give you their particular valuation. But who gives the most up-to-date and most relevant information? It’s hard to know which website or tool is the most accurate when there are so many on offer, and which one to choose […]
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When the perfect property comes along, you may feel that the race is on to sell your old home. Others who have had their property on the housing market for some time may become pretty desperate too and will try just about anything to get that sold sign by their front gate. With a multitude […]
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The changes that will be effective from April (2016) this year will effect prospective landlords and those looking to purchase a second-home. These property buyers will be expected to pay an additional 3% on top of each stamp duty band so if you are property owner planning to sell your house or if you want to buy […]
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The first couple of terms at university tend to go by in a crazy, hazy blur. What with making new friends, joining societies, hitting the clubs and – of course – lectures themselves, it’s no wonder choosing accommodation for year 2 is the last thing on your mind while you’re settling in! Although it may […]
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New Year, new house? It’s time to act on the resolutions you made when sipping the bubbly and eating your body weight worth of Christmas leftovers. That leaky drain you’ve been meaning to fix, the garden hedge you said you’d prune…it’s time to tackle the tasks that will help to up your home’s curb appeal. […]
A recent survey has shown property owners in the UK have a ‘shocking’ lack of understanding of the rules of leaseholds, due primarily to bad conveyancing advice, with over 50% of leaseholders unaware of the rules on leaseholds! Research from law firm Bolt Burdon Kemp claims leaseholders don’t know nearly enough about how leases work, the […]
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These are the latest statistics to come out from Shelter, emphasising the growing housing crisis for thousands of 20-34 year olds in England. This phenomenon is being dubbed ‘the clipped wing’ generation. This age group have been given many names, first, it was the millennials for being born during the millennium, generation Y to precede […]
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