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The Ultimate Guide to Property Chains

Buying a house - Guides The Ultimate Guide to Property Chains

The Ultimate Guide to Property Chains Property chains are commonplace in the buying and selling...

Mar 12, 2021 by Irini Sala

What does the Spring Budget mean for the UK Housing Market?

Property Market What does the Spring Budget mean for the UK Housing Market?

As expected, Chancellor of the Exquisitor Rishi Sunak used the spring budget to announce an extension to the Stamp Duty Holiday. It will now run until June 30th, meaning a further 300,000 worth of sales previously at risk of missing the original holiday...

Mar 3, 2021 by Irini Sala

A Step-by-Step Guide to Buying a Home

Buying a house - Guides A Step-by-Step Guide to Buying a Home

Getting the keys to your new home is a good reason to turn the excitement levels up to 11. Whether you’re a first-time buyer or moving up the property ladder, there aren’t many bigger purchases we make than that of bricks and mortar. And while buying a...

Feb 16, 2021 by Georgie Kenny

How to Get a Bigger Mortgage

Buying a house - Guides How to Get a Bigger Mortgage

Unfortunately, bagging your dream home can be curtailed by a number of things. Being unable to get a big enough mortgage can be an issue that arises. Keep reading if you want to learn some nifty tips and tricks to help you secure a bigger mortgage and get...

Feb 16, 2021 by Georgie Kenny

What is Ground Rent?

Buying a house - Guides What is Ground Rent?

People who have a leasehold for a property in England and Wales are required to pay a fee to the freeholder or landlord of their property, known as ground rent. In this guide, we’re bringing you everything there is to know about ground rent and how it...

Feb 16, 2021 by Marta Pobiarzyn

What Does a Mortgage Advisor Do?

Mortgages What Does a Mortgage Advisor Do?

Choosing a mortgage for a new home is one of the biggest financial decisions you will ever make. Therefore, it is really important to get it right! A good way to double check your decisions is to get a mortgage advisor… but what exactly does a mortgage...

Feb 15, 2021 by Irini Sala

How to Build a Credit Score for Buying a Home

Buying a house - Guides How to Build a Credit Score for Buying a Home

When it comes to buying a home, the overwhelming majority of us do so by putting down a deposit and borrowing the rest with a mortgage. And to secure the mortgage on your property, you will need a decent credit score. In short, your credit score or rating...

Feb 15, 2021 by Alan Aksenenko

Are there parallels between today’s housing market and 2007?

Property Market Are there parallels between today’s housing market and 2007?

The Covid pandemic caused havoc in many industries, including the property sector. And everyone feared the worst when the UK housing market shut down last spring. However, the three months in which property transactions were put on hold only served to...

Jan 28, 2021 by Irini Sala

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

Everything You Need to Know About Remortgaging Your Home

Mortgages Everything You Need to Know About Remortgaging Your Home

Everything You Need to Know About Remortgaging Your Home A third of all home loans in the UK are remortgages, and refinancing your property can be a handy way to reduce monthly mortgage payments, save money in the long run and even access more equity. But how...

Dec 1, 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

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