Buying a home can be incredibly expensive and that is why prospective property owners are always hunting for good deals where they can save money. In addition to getting a good deal, other factors can help you save money as you purchase a new home. Below, we are going to […]
Buying a property at auction involves paying a 10% deposit on the day and signing a contract to say the remaining 90% will be paid within 28 days. Often, buyers do not have the required amount of money to buy a property outright, and they must consider finance options such […]
Investors seeking to minimise their risk exposure have faced a myriad of changes in 2020. The destructive nature of COVID-19 has given way to unprecedented market uncertainty, particularly when it comes to the performance of certain assets like stocks and shares. However, amidst these choppy market conditions, UK residential real […]
Renovation and refurbishment projects are a cost-effective way of increasing the value of a property. Whether it be undertaking an extension, replacing old fixtures with modern furnishings, or improving the environmental sustainability of a house – there are plenty of creative options available for homeowners. The UK has always had […]
We hear a lot about house prices and the pros and cons of a strong housing market. There’s been a huge increase in the value of property throughout the UK in recent years, but how will this help you in the future? The truth is, there will always be winners […]
Many people ask what is SDLT/Stamp Duty Land Tax and we have the answers thanks to David Hannah of Cornerstone Tax Advisors who has provided us with this short video to explain. If you buy property or land in England or Northern Ireland over a certain price you must pay […]
Whatever approach you take, the UK’s recovery from the coronavirus pandemic will be a marathon – not a sprint. Newly introduced social distancing measures, implemented just as the government has been attempting to facilitate a post-pandemic economic recovery, shows us just how challenging this task really is. This should not […]
It’s been a tumultuous year for buyers and sellers of all assets, including real estate. With the majority of news stories covering Covid-related developments, it’s been all too easy to miss changes in the smaller things. As these smaller things can often be quite significant “gotchas” for sellers (when it’s […]
It’s probably a safe bet that most people just want 2020 to be over. They will soon get their wish. What’s more, Brexit notwithstanding; there are some signs that 2021 may be a better year, especially for the property market. Here is a quick round-up of the latest developments. Buyers […]
Why do people move to live in city centres? To be close to the office? To be close to the action? For pubs, restaurants, shops, bravado. People pay a ‘premium’ to live in plush city centre pads that offer convenience when it comes to ‘amenities’ because people like living the […]
