Spring is traditionally a busy time in the property market. Just how busy it is, however, depends on various factors. Many people involved in real estate will have been awaiting the spring statement with great interest. As it turned out, there were no measures aimed directly at the property market. Overall, however, it was still arguably good news for […]
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How To Get A Mortgage As A First-Time Buyer
As a first-time buyer, there are, essentially, two steps to getting a mortgage. Firstly, you need to work on making yourself an attractive prospect to lenders. Secondly, you need to decide what kind of mortgage you want. Here is a simple guide to help. Making yourself an attractive candidate to lenders The exact qualification criteria for any mortgage […]
How To Turn Your Spare Bedroom Into Extra Cash
In the UK, demand for rental accommodation tends to be consistently strong. If you have a spare room, you might want to tap into this demand. What’s more, you can earn up to £7500 a year tax-free under the government’s rent-a-room scheme. If this sounds good, here’s a simple guide on how to turn your […]
How To Ensure Your Insurance Really Does Protect You
For many people, the cost of living is biting hard. This means that they literally cannot afford any nasty surprises. Having the right insurance cover is a key source of protection against this. With that in mind, here are some tips on how to get the right cover at the right price and maximise your chances of having […]
Top Tips For Letting To Young Adults
Young adults move out of the parental home for a variety of reasons. Often these are to do with study or work. For example, students may want to be near their university. Apprentices may want to be nearer their work. Young adults can be an interesting demographic for landlords. Here are some tips on entering that market. Choose the specific […]
Are House Prices Due For A Fall?
House price rises don’t have to be followed by falls. In fact, they don’t necessarily have to be interspersed with plateaux. They cannot, however, simply keep storming ahead in defiance of both logic and affordability criteria. This means the UK housing market is arguably long overdue for a cooling-off period. This raises the question of […]