Coronavirus | Mortgage Payment Holiday for Homeowners
Mortgage Payment Holiday for Homeowners Homeowners who find themselves in financial difficulty as a result of coronavirus will be able to take a mortgage payment holiday of up to three months. How will the payment holiday work? People who find themselves unable...
Coronavirus | Interest Rates Slashed to Lowest Ever Rate
Interest Rates Slashed to Lowest Ever Rate In the second emergency reduction in just over a week, The Bank of England slashed interest rates to a record low of 0.1% on 19 March, triggering mortgage rate reductions for homeowners on tracker rate and some standard...
Coronavirus | A Message from Managing Director Rob Bryer
Coronavirus | A Message from Managing Director Rob Bryer The safety and wellbeing of our customers and everyone working with us is always our number one priority. As such, we wanted to let you know about some of the ways we plan to support you in light of the...
Top Tips for Becoming More Energy Efficient at Home This Winter
Top Tips for Becoming More Energy Efficient at Home This Winter With a cold snap on the way, what’s the best way to stay warm in our homes for less this winter? Keep the cold at bay by setting your thermostat to 18-20 degrees which will help your home stay warm...
Electrical Safety Checks to Become Compulsory on 1 April 2020
Electrical safety checks compulsory from 1st April 2020 Are you a landlord? Did you know that new legislation requires electrical safety checks to be carried out on all rental properties or face the prospect of a £30,000 fine? Proposals outlined in the Electrical...
Top Tips for Making Your Move Go Smoothly for Your Pets
Top Tips for Making Your Move Go Smoothly for Your Pets While our furry friends don't have the reams of paperwork or the physical packing and moving to deal with when it comes to moving home, it can still be stressful for them. Here's how to make sure your pets remain...
A Quick Guide to Stamp Duty
WA Quick Guide to Stamp Duty What is Stamp Duty? Stamp Duty Land Tax is a tax paid on all properties purchased in England and Northern Ireland and is payable on both residential and non residential land and properties. In Scotland it's called Land and Buildings...
The Questions You Need to Ask When Buying a New Home
The Questions You Need to Ask When Buying a New Home Whether you're a first time buyer or a seasoned pro, buying a property can seem like a minefield. But what do you need to ask when you view a potential new home? Why are the current owners selling?Not only could...
What You Can Buy for £100,000 Around the UK
What You Can Buy for £100,000 Around the UK Looking for a bargain property? Why not take a look at some of the unique properties for sale around the UK for £100,000 or less. Macduff, Aberdeenshire2/3 bedroom terraced property in the coastal town of Macduff on the...
How to Make Your Rental Property Feel Like Home
How to Make a House Feel Like Home When You Rent It's widely believed that without owning your own property, you can't ever really make it feel like home. And while there are of course clauses within your tenancy agreement which prevent you from making structural...