You may be eager to buy a house but that doesn’t necessarily mean that you’re ready to buy one. Before you start getting too absorbed in the property listings, make sure you’ve considered these five points. Do you have current photo ID? You’ll need either a driving licence or a passport to apply for a […]
Mortgages
Understanding the true cost of a mortgage
Sometimes getting any mortgage deal can be a challenge. When, however, you do have a choice between different options, it’s vital that you choose the right one. Mortgages can be for such large amounts that even a small mistake can make a big difference to your finances. With that in mind, here is what you […]
How Quickly Can You Build A Deposit?
It’s common knowledge that first-time buyers are getting older. There are lots of reasons for this. Many of them relate to the fact that people are living longer. Some, however, relate to the difficulties of getting on the property ladder. In particular, first-time buyers often struggle to put together a deposit. The good news is […]
Is It Still A Seller’s Market?
The introduction of the SDLT (Stamp Duty) holiday sparked a frenzy in the housing market. Realistically, it was only to be expected that the end of the tax break would lead to a slowdown. Just like people, there’s a limit to how long markets can run at maximum speed. The key question, however, is, how […]
The Budget – Property
The UK now officially has a new Prime Minister. That means a new Chancellor of the Exchequer and a new, unscheduled, budget. Although it’s being billed as a mini-budget, the new budget has a lot to unpack for anyone interested in the UK’s property market. Here is a quick guide to its key points. Stamp […]
The End Of The Summer Housing Market
Children are back at school. Students are back at university. Strictly is back on TV. All the signs, therefore, point to summer being over and autumn getting started. Now, therefore, seems as good a time as any to look at what that could mean for the housing market. Increased reliance on listings and virtual viewings […]