If you’re curious about what’s involved in becoming a landlord, then you needn’t fret. Although there are certain legal and practical requirements that need to be met; the process isn’t an overly complicated one. Within our step-by-step guide on how to become a landlord, we will walk you through the different aspects required in order […]
Most of the stories of the country’s worst tenants are extreme cases. The majority of tenants are trustworthy, responsible and reliable people who treat rented properties as if they were their own. However, landlords should also be aware that there are all kinds of people out there, including those that hit the headlines as the […]
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Selling your home fast is what everybody wants. They also want to get a stack of cheddar for their cherished abode. Because “why wouldn’t anyone want to live here”, right? That’s the thought process of many people, but the reality is that your house could be on the market for much longer than you’d expect. […]
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Due to an unbalanced economy, ineffectual saving schemes and unrealistic deposits required in order to secure a manageable mortgage; young adults are forcibly being pushed down the renting route when looking to move into their own property. In an earlier article, we discussed how the number of young adults opting to live with their parents […]
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Dreaming about a beach house in Spain? Country home in France? How about a holiday apartment in an Austrian ski resort? Yes, it’s nice to own a property abroad. Each year, tens of thousands of Britons make their dream a reality. But unfortunately, that reality often turns out to be a nightmare. The many horror […]
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Nowadays, properties with a higher number of advertised bedroom tend to fetch a much higher value; hence most homes today come complete with one small box bedroom. However, these rooms usually are little to no use to a family as a bedroom; often they become a completely wasted space or an unorganised storage area where […]
We love to put numbers on everything, from calorie counting on a diet to the miles per gallon of your car. And houses are no different, everyone wants to get the right price for their house. So how do you ensure you get the full value for your house? Knowing how estate agents put a […]
Buying property at an auction may seem like an alien concept to many people; after all purchasing something as large as a home is not a decision you should take lightly or rush into. However, property auctions are growing in popularity, as not only are they quick and easy in their nature, auctions have a […]
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 […]