One of the benefits of being a homeowner is that you have complete control over your home. You can put this to good use to save yourself some money. In some cases, you may need to spend to save, but overall it will be worth it. Here are some ideas. Max out your insulation The […]
Are You a Manager in the Bank of Mum and Dad?
If you’re a manager in the Bank of Mum and Dad, then you may have some serious thinking to do if one (or more) of your children wants to buy a property and needs your help. Harsh as it may sound, it may be in everyone’s best interests for you to consider the situation in […]
Capital Gains Tax Comes under Review
It probably comes as a surprise to nobody that taxes are under review. While the Coronavirus-relief measures were often welcomed, it was clear, even at the time, that they were almost certainly going to work out to be very expensive. Now, the physical effects of the virus are, broadly, under control. That means it’s time […]
Is now a good time to be a first-time buyer?
If you’re a (potential) first-time buyer, you might be feeling rather confused about your place in the housing market right now. Here is a quick rundown of the key housing-market news for first-time buyers and what it might mean. The Stamp Duty holiday Whether or not the Stamp Duty holiday is good news for first-time […]
Don’t let DIY demolish your home insurance
Regular home insurance may not cover you for DIY disasters. You probably need specific accidental damage cover and even if you have it, you should do your best to avoid claiming it since this can push up your premiums. In the case of DIY, it can also require a visit to A&E. With that in […]
Moving calmly through troubled waters
It’s perfectly understandable if you just want 2020 to be over already. The fact is that there are still five months of it left to go. What’s more, some of those months cover what is traditionally peak home-buying season. The good news is that the housing market has now adjusted to the COVID19 situation and […]