Just as you wouldn’t buy the first home you step foot in, neither should you necessarily instruct the first estate agent who contacts you. It’s important to compare estate agents before buying or selling a property in order to ensure you’re choosing the right agency for the job. Here are […]
The resilience of the UK property market can be seen by the fact that it has barely trembled in the face of years of uncertainty over Brexit. It’s therefore little wonder that international property investors have been eager to buy into both the residential and commercial markets. If you’re a […]
The showhome has been one of our best selling investment opportunities over the past 6 years. For those of you who are receiving these types of deals for the first time, it’s important that we explain the structure and the benefits that they can provide. In the following paragraphs I’ll […]
The UK is in the midst of a housing crisis and has been for several decades. It has been a worsening problem, with a shortage of available housing restricting the number of places for people to buy and rent. At face value, one would assume that new-builds provide a viable […]
The clear Conservative victory in yesterday’s election demonstrates the UK’s desire to move the UK forward. Overnight, as the predicted Conservative majority fast became reality, the pound surged against the dollar to a 19-month high, offering a further boost to the prospects of a Boris Britain. Should Boris stay true […]
The high street has often been used as an indicator of the prosperity of the local area, be it due to the brands that have set up shop or the number of people who frequent the shopping district. However, as time has gone on, eCommerce has become far more prevalent, […]
The past year has been anything but ordinary for the UK housing market. After a turbulent end to 2018, with Boris Johnson’s predecessor as Prime Minister facing discord from all sides, plus a delayed meaningful vote on a Brexit deal, some hoped 2019 might offer some resolution to the long-running […]
Traditionally, winter can be a difficult time to sell your home. From bad weather discouraging people from going out to view houses, to the gloomy winter atmosphere making prospective homes look less appealing, lots of factors can put potential buyers off. Government data shows that the six colder months of […]
Subsidence is exactly what its name suggests; it’s when the ground beneath your property starts to sink and drags your home down with it. The opposite of subsidence is ground heave, which is when the ground underneath your home starts rising. Neither is desirable as both can cause structural damage […]
With 2020 fast approaching, here is a guide as to what landlords need to know as we head into what will hopefully be a bright and prosperous New Year. Brexit It’s really impossible to mention anything to do with 2020 without mentioning Brexit, but at the same time, it’s also […]
