Buying a house - Guides The Different Types of Help to Buy Schemes for Buying a Home

There is plenty of talk about affordability factor when it comes to purchasing bricks and mortar. Even without the uncertainty surrounding Brexit, many people find it harder to get on the property ladder than they did in days gone by. Last year, a survey...

Aug 5, 2019 by Amy Johnson

Minimise stress 5 Tips on How to Minimise Stress When Selling Your Home

They say that moving home is more stressful than getting a divorce. Before you even get to the moving part, first you need to sell your property – which brings its own stresses. From choosing the right agent to getting offers and going through the...

Jul 22, 2019 by Simon Banks

Sell your house - Guides Reasons Why Your House Is Not Selling

After much deliberation, you decide that now is the time to take action. No more ‘umming and arring’. You’re finally going to do it - you’re going to sell your home. Sure, selling your humble abode is a big decision, but it’s time for pastures new.  An...

Jul 15, 2019 by Simon Banks

Buying a house - Guides Homebuying Tips for Newlyweds

They said yes. Then, a few months – or years – down the line, you tie the knot. You have been pronounced, and in a good way too. Most people assume that a little raging terror running around and causing havoc is the next logical step. But, for many, it’s...

Jul 8, 2019 by Amy Johnson

Buying a house - Guides The Bank of Mum and Dad: Buying a House For Your Children

“Mum, can I have a house, please”. “But mum, I promise I’ll take really good care of it and clean it weekly. Pretty please. Why not? You’re so unfair. Stephen’s parents bought one for him and his sister”.  “Mummmm, please! Everyone’s getting homes except...

Jul 1, 2019 by Anne Scott

Property Market How Will the New Prime Minister Affect the UK Housing Market?

And then there were two: Boris Johnson v Jeremy Hunt. The two candidates are in a race to be Britain’s next prime minister, with Boris the overwhelming favourite. However, we all know that Britain loves a good underdog story, so write Hunt off at your...

Jun 24, 2019 by Simon Banks

Sell your house - Guides How to Sell Your House… Fast 🏠

Everyone loves Speedy Gonzales from Looney Tunes. Bugs Bunny can often be too smart for his own good, and Daffy Duck is loveable but fairly dim. Speedy Gonzales, though. Well, he’s just a stand-up guy who gets things done… fast. If, in this oddest of...

Jun 6, 2019 by Amy Johnson

Property Market There is Nothing Left to Disrupt: The Property Market’s Digital Revolution is Complete

As the famous saying goes, “who lives in a house like this?”. It turns out that maybe you can – if you have a cool £14.5m, that is. On the face of it, this 9 bedroom mansion in Oxshott looks lavish, and most of us would be chomping at the bit...

May 31, 2019 by Naveen Jaspal

Buying a house - Guides How to Make an Offer on a House (and Get it Accepted)

Whether you’re an experienced homebuyer or first-timer, there are many things you can do to make sure your offer on a house is successful. No, we don’t mean calling the vendor and saying “please, please, please accept. I’ll be your friend”. Instead, we’re...

May 3, 2019 by Paris de Reuck

Buying a house - Guides How to Save Money When Buying a Home

So, you’re thinking of buying a new home? That’s great news! Is it a trendy three-bed terrace in a cul-de-sac? Or do you fancy a penthouse apartment with city views? Whatever the property type, we’re sure you’re excited about your soon-to-be new home. But...

Apr 26, 2019 by Simon Banks

Add Value to your home What Adds the Most Value to Your Home?

Homeowners across the land can attest to staying up late at night and doing those calculations. You know, the ones where you're trying to figure out ways to add extra value to your home without breaking the bank. It’s all a bit of a balancing act: is it worth spending...

Apr 23, 2019 by Amy Johnson

House Renovation - Tips & Tricks The Advantages of Upsizing and Downsizing

There is one theme that continually crops up in the UK property market—and it is that of sizing. During the homebuying lifecycle, there will come a time where homeowners decide if they should upsize or downsize. Now, we’re not talking about taking some...

Apr 19, 2019 by Woody Briggs