Back to home
Tips for Second Home Viewings
- Latest News
- March 13, 2023
When looking at new homes to buy, or even rent, it is amazing how little time we actually spend actually looking at the property. On average a first viewing is between 20 and 30 minutes. That’s less than half an hour to come to a conclusion on what is by far the biggest investment most of us will make. On a first viewing this probably makes sense as, if the property doesn’t tick the right boxes and just feels or looks wrong, then why spend a long time going over it with a fine-toothed comb? But, should the property tick all the boxes, then it makes sense to have a second viewing to look at the more practical aspects of the property. In this blog article we will walk through some of the things we suggest you look at during a second viewing.
Read more
A Guide to Gifted Deposits
- Latest News
- March 6, 2023
Saving to buy a home is not easy nor is it cheap. Deposits can be anything from 5% to 25% with 10% - 15% being very typical and then there are legal fees, moving fees and potentially stamp duty on top. All in all, this can make owning a home seem like a massive uphill struggle, especially for first time buyers who have no equity in an existing property. This is where gifted deposits come in to save the day, but what are they, how do they work, how do you get one and what are the implications of them? In this article we cover some important considerations for gifted deposits, so if you are looking at this as an option to help get on the property ladder, read on…
Read more
How to take care of your rental property
- Latest News
- February 27, 2023
Renting a home is a double-sided coin, it comes with both freedom and responsibilities. Not just the freedom of standing on your own two feet in your own space, but there are also responsibilities like paying bills and looking after your new home. There are some simple things, some obvious and some not so immediately clear, that all tenants should be mindful of in order to keep their home in the best possible condition. In this article we take a look at how to take care of your rental property.
Read more
How a Property Valuation is Calculated
- Latest News
- February 21, 2023
When it comes to selling a property, or even just understanding what it is worth, it makes sense to bring in a local estate agent to carry out a valuation visit and give you a market value for your home. Many people wonder what the estate agent is looking for and what they take into account when determining a market value and what can be done by the homeowner to affect the valuation. In this article we will take a closer look at property valuations, what affects a property’s valuation and what a homeowner can do to maximise the valuation.
Read more
The Hottest Hot Chocolate Ideas
- Latest News
- December 21, 2022
The weather is closing in on us, with the days getting colder and the nights longer. It is during these Winter months that we seek warmth and comfort and there is nothing better than snuggling under a warm blanket with a lovely mug of hot chocolate is there?
Read more
The cost of buying a property
- Latest News
- December 9, 2022
Buying a new home is exciting, it is a new chapter in your life which will bring new adventures and memories.
Read more
Landlord Insurance
- Latest News
- December 6, 2022
Being a landlord can be very rewarding, but it does not, as in any other business, come without risks.
Read more
How to stop Condensation
- Latest News
- December 5, 2022
Condensation can be a real nightmare in a property and, at its every worst, will cause damage to the property and also be an ideal growing ground for mould which brings with it some serious and potentially fatal health hazards.
Read more
How to make a Christmas wreath
- Latest News
- November 28, 2022
The festive season is almost upon us and one of our finest, festive traditions is hanging a Christmas wreath on our front doors.
Read more
How much deposit should I save?
- Latest News
- November 22, 2022
When looking to buy a property there are a lot of practical considerations, especially on the financial side. Not only is there the stamp duty the legal fees and the moving fees there is also the deposit to think of and this is perhaps one of the biggest challenges.
Read more
What happens during a gas safety inspection?
- Latest News
- November 17, 2022
When renting a out property there are many individual pieces of legislation that must be followed to ensure that the rental property is safe and fit for human habitation.
Read more
Landlord Licence – Do you need one?
- Latest News
- November 15, 2022
The Housing Act 2004 set out the provisions for Landlord licencing.
Read more