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 […]
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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 […]
Understanding Power of Attorney
Powers of attorney come in two forms. Ordinary Power of Attorney is used when you are mentally competent, but still need some level of help (perhaps after an accident). Lasting Power of Attorney (formerly Enduring Power of Attorney) allows people to make decisions on your behalf should you become incapacitated. LPAs themselves come in two […]
Buying a home after lockdown
Estate agents are now open for business and able to conduct home viewings. Property professionals are also able to visit homes for “non-essential work” (such as building surveys). In short, the housing market is now, officially, open for business. Unofficially, it remains to be seen how long it will take to find its feet (or […]
When it’s good to take your work home with you
Even though there are a lot of jokes made about health and safety, there’s no disputing the fact that modern workplaces are much safer than their historical counterparts. Admittedly, that’s not all due to health and safety, technology has also helped a lot. It does, however, illustrate the importance of keeping health and safety in […]