What it Actually Costs to Buy a Home
What it Actually Costs to Buy a Home When you buy a property it's easy to think it's just a case of finding enough money to cover the cost of the property itself, but what else do you need to budget for?Solicitor FeesWhen buying and selling property, you'll need a...
The Tenant Fees Act 2019 | What You Need to Know
The Tenant Fees Act 2019 | What You Need to Know What is the Tenant Fees Act 2019?The Tenant Fees Act bans most letting fees and caps tenancy deposits paid by tenants in the private rented sector in England.The ban on tenant fees applies to new or renewed tenancy...
The Rental Property Jargon Buster
The Property Rental Jargon Buster Confused by jargon in your rental contract? Allow our handy jargon buster to help you understand what your contract means. ARLA - The Association of Residential Lettings Agents. Assured Shorthold Tenancy (AST) - The most common type...
How to Find an Investment Property
How to Find an Investment Property If you're looking to get into the buy to let market, you're probably wondering where to start. Of course speaking to a local agent will help point you in the right direction in terms of the types of properties that let well, but what...
Viewing a Property – How Do You Know When You’ve Found ‘The One’?
Viewing a Property - How Do You Know When You've Found 'The One'?Much like choosing a wedding dress, choosing your 'forever home' is a huge decision and one you'll spend an awful lot of time deliberating. But how do you know when you've found 'the one'? Here's a few...
Is Your Money Safe with Your Letting Agent?
Is Your Money Safe With Your Letting Agent?You've signed up with a letting agent for them to manage your rental property on your behalf. Or you've just moved into a rented property. You've signed the relevant paperwork. Deposits have been paid. But where have those...
Top Tips for Selling Your Home This Spring
Top Tips for Selling Your Home This SpringSpring is in the air. The season of new starts and second chances. So whether you've had your home on the market for a while now, or you've just decided to sell, read our tips for making a good first impression this...
How to make your property look more appealing
The How to Wow Factor – a little imagination and your property can maximise its appeal to potential buyers or tenants The Personal Touch Imagine you are the prospective tenant or buyer. Remember that first impressions always count so clean the front door and outside...
Top Tips: Your first time! Find the formula for buying the perfect property!
First things first – funding your dream home – mortgages, loans, first time buyer schemesYou are ready to buy your first home, but how to fund it is the big question. AffordabilityBe realistic! Set the figure you can afford to meet by including in your calculations...
The Pros and Cons of A Fixed Rate Mortgage
The Pros and Cons of a Fixed Rate Mortgage Taking out a mortgage is a big step, and it pays to do as much research as you can before committing. The last thing you want to do is over-extend yourself, and find that your dream home turns into a nightmare...