Monday, July 19, 2021
Between 2019 and 2020, mortgage lenders saw a remarkable 60% rise in the number of mortgage applications from cohabiting couples. Buying a property with your partner is an exciting prospect, and there’s an understandable temptation to...
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With the average house price in the UK currently sitting at £225,000 and the zero-rated Stamp Duty limit now at £250,000 until the end of September 2021, thousands of potential property buyers will be in...
Read MoreFriday, July 2, 2021
Downsizing is simply moving from an existing property to a smaller one. Homeowners may make the decision to downsize for a variety of different reasons, either for financial gain, for a change of location or to simply fit the family’s or...
Read MoreThursday, June 10, 2021
The decision to buy a place to live for the first time is a big one. Becoming a property owner is a life-changing event; some would argue it’s on a par with getting married or having children. According to official ONS figures, the...
Read MoreWednesday, May 19, 2021
For many people, buying a dream home in the country means falling in love with the classic picture postcard look. Timber-framed thatched cottages may epitomise the quintessential English countryside home – but these types of homes don't...
Read MoreThursday, April 15, 2021
Are you looking to buy a flat, either for your own use as a home or as a buy-to-let investment? Flats including apartments and maisonettes are generally sold on a leasehold basis , and the length of the remaining...
Read MoreThursday, March 11, 2021
Are you in the process of buying a property and are wondering about getting a survey? Don’t make the mistake that far too many homebuyers still make, thinking it’s an unnecessary expense. A study carried out by the Royal Institution...
Read MoreThursday, March 4, 2021
The Government has announced a new 95% mortgage scheme, allowing homebuyers to pay just a 5% deposit on their new home if purchased between April 2021 and December 2022. Read more about the 95% mortgage and whether this is applicable to you...
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