£14.8bn is the expected cost of construction for Crossrail, with 73 miles of extra track length to be added to existing London’s transport systems, 200 million more journeys each year and 24 extra journeys to run at peak times of the day per hour. It is Europe’s largest and most ambitious infrastructure project to date […]
Turn on ITV at 9pm and you’ll most likely be greeted by the latest period drama boasting stately homes, acres upon acres of gardens and the richest Brits around. Back then the only way to make an exhibition of your wealth was by owning the biggest, tallest house on the manor. Drawing rooms, libraries and sweeping […]
It’s all well and good buying the house of your dreams and finally claiming a spot on the property ladder, but the minute you own the keys and contract to your new property, you are in charge of paying off your mortgage which has enabled you to make your house a home. The latest figures […]
The news is flooded lately with the rise in student numbers and the following massive demand for student accommodation. It’s been fantastic to see how so many young driven individuals are now moving up in their lives and moving forward with their education. Increasing demand for student properties Just to recap in case you haven’t […]
To build or not to build is not exactly a choice for the British population. Many areas of the UK have been promised new housing developments to accommodate a growing population. The latest statistics from ONS has reported that new home building is up by 15 per cent year on year. There were 131,000 new homes […]
Getting onto the property ladder is a difficult transition in itself and with it comes a huge financial responsibility. In our generation, first time buyers are narrowing significantly and it is far more difficult to own one property, let alone own another. However, the Department for Communities and Local Government as part of the English […]
There are a lot of things to think about when considering to buy a new house. It is a BIG decision, a big investment and, considered by many to be an even bigger commitment than marriage. Here at Sell House Fast we buy any house, but as a private buyer, you can afford to be (and should […]
We all tend to dream of laying by the beach, gazing into crystal blue waters and taking that diving trip you have always planned around the coral reefs of the Caribbean Sea. Owning your own private island is as flamboyant as it comes and in the world of luxury homes, it’s the best you can […]
The Office for National Statistics (ONS) has today released the latest House Price Index, showing house prices are going up by 5.7% in the year to May 2015, a natural increase from 5.5% in the year to April 2015. The monthly release of data by the ONS is calculated using mortgage financed transactions that are […]
Any homeowners will know that buying a house is one of the most difficult, exciting and financially tiring processes anyone will endure in their lifetime. Purchasing a home of your own, whether it’s your first or tenth, is never an easy task. Over the years, the world has become obsessed with the oh-so popular television […]
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Selling your house online may not be the so called conventional method. Getting divorced, don't panic! There may be many reasons you wish to sell your house quickly and one may be due to a divorce, in which a home becomes a central component of division. Not only a complicated financial hindrance but a divorce […]
Homeowners are cashing in fast on the increased equity in their homes gained by rising property values. On average they borrowed £9,069 more than a year ago according to the Mortgage Search Tracker from Mortgage Advice Bureau. Releasing cash by remortgaging means owners can use the money to clear property debts, pay for home improvements […]