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Leasehold vs Freehold Properties: What’s the Difference?

Buying a house - Guides Leasehold vs Freehold Properties: What’s the Difference?

When it comes to purchasing a home, there are two primary forms of property ownership in England and Wales: leaseholds and freeholds. But how are the two different, and what do they mean for you and your property purchase? What is a leasehold...

Jan 12, 2021 by Irini Sala

Is Boxing Day the Best Day of 2020 to Sell Your Home?

Property Market Is Boxing Day the Best Day of 2020 to Sell Your Home?

If you thought Christmas was a time for yuletide joy, pressies galore and those colour tissue hat thingies you find inside crackers, then think again. Over the years, the holiday season has evolved and become an increasingly popular time for people selling...

Dec 2, 2020 by Irini Sala

What is a Cash Buyer?

Buying a house - Guides What is a Cash Buyer?

Cash: money in coins or notes, as distinct from cheques, money orders, or credit. You may have come across the term “cash buyer” when buying and selling property. You have more than likely seen “cash buyers only” when browsing homes on property portals...

Nov 30, 2020 by Simon Banks

What is a Bridge Loan?

Buying a house - Guides What is a Bridge Loan?

Property chains have the potential to be a nuisance, especially if the chain breaks and causes the sale or purchase of a house to collapse. With the majority of property sales taking place through a chain, it shouldn’t come as a surprise that alternative...

Nov 30, 2020 by Simon Banks

How Does Being in a Property Chain Affect Me?

Buying a house - Guides How Does Being in a Property Chain Affect Me?

They say that life’s only constants are death and taxes. But for many, being tangled up in a property chain seems inescapable when buying or selling a home. Property chains have the ability to delay – and even collapse – a house purchase, leaving both...

Nov 30, 2020 by Simon Banks

What does ‘No Onward Chain’ mean?

Buying a house - Guides What does ‘No Onward Chain’ mean?

Recently, we looked at chain-free buying and what it means for homeowners. However, there is another term you might come across and not instantly recognise: no onward chain. If you’re not familiar with the world of buying a property without a chain, these...

Nov 20, 2020 by Irini Sala

How Long is a Property Chain?

Buying a house - Guides How Long is a Property Chain?

In case you don’t know by now, a property chain is when multiple transactions are linked together and need to be completed at the same time for each sale to be successful. However, many buyers and sellers often wonder about the length of a property chain....

Nov 20, 2020 by Simon Banks

Essential Tips for First-Time Buyers

Buying a house - Guides Essential Tips for First-Time Buyers

You’re finally ready to take that first step onto the housing ladder, congratulations! There are many important things for first-time buyers to consider when it comes to getting a mortgage, and this guide will give you a chance to start preparing for...

Nov 10, 2020 by Marta Pobiarzyn

The Pros of Buying a House Chain Free

Buying a house - Guides The Pros of Buying a House Chain Free

Have you ever noticed the words “chain free” when searching for a new home? If you have, it means you were looking at a property that didn’t require an onward purchase to complete, which reduces the chances of the chain breaking down. And if you’re not...

Nov 5, 2020 by Simon Banks

A Guide to Property Chains

Buying a house - Guides A Guide to Property Chains

Property chains play a significant role in the home-buying process, yet many buyers and sellers still find themselves asking, “what is a property chain?”. A lack of clarity can often lead to frustration when chains break and deals fall through. It’s safe...

Nov 5, 2020 by Simon Banks

The Differences Between Rightmove, Zoopla, PrimeLocation and Emoov

Sell your house - Guides The Differences Between Rightmove, Zoopla, PrimeLocation and Emoov

There are so many platforms to consider when you are looking to sell your house and it is a big decision to make when deciding which is the best one for you. We know that you’re probably up to your ears in planning for the sale, but it’s important to...

Oct 29, 2020 by Georgie Kenny

Sell your house - Guides Can You Still Sell Your Home Before the Stamp Duty Holiday Ends?

Can You Still Sell Your Home Before the Stamp Duty Holiday Ends? The stamp duty holiday announced by Chancellor of the Exchequer Rishi Sunak in July comes to an end in March. That may seem like a while away, but with house sales taking an...

Oct 27, 2020 by Irini Sala

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