Why have house prices risen this month?
This is the busiest season of the year for the housing market. Home-hunters often wait until spring to start their search, and this is the time of year we start to see more properties listed for sale. Sellers tend to price their homes higher at this time of year because it’s a more competitive market […]
The 10 locations where properties are selling the fastest
If you’re thinking of selling your home so you can move this year, you’ll want to know how long it’s taking to find a buyer. Last year, we saw the busiest housing market on record, and sellers were finding a buyer in an average of just 33 days. But we’re now in a more settled […]
Flats are back in demand in the UK
If you’re looking to move right now, you’ll know there’s been lots of news about the property market, from rising interest rates, to what might happen to house prices. With our up-to-date housing market data, we’re able to spot changes in the home-moving market as they happen. And this month, we’ve seen that the number […]
7 steps to getting a mortgage
If you’re looking to buy your first home, chances are finding out how to get a mortgage is pretty high on your to-do list. As a mortgage is a big financial commitment, it’s important to carefully consider your options, to make sure you choose the right product for you. We’ve broken down the process to help you […]
How much are first-time buyer homes where you live?
If you’re getting ready to buy your first home, you’re probably hearing a lot about house prices right now. Last month house prices actually fell for the first time this year. This is because many home-movers tend to put off their moving plans until after the summer holidays. Which means there are fewer properties being […]
What does a Mortgage in Principle mean?
A Mortgage in Principle, or MIP for short, is also known as an Agreement in Principle, Decision in Principle, Mortgage Agreement in Principle, or a Mortgage Promise. A MIP is a personalised document confirming an amount of money, which a lender believes they would be able to lend you, based on the information you’ve shared at […]
What is the Energy Price Guarantee?
The Energy Price Guarantee (EPG) is a temporary measure from the government that limits the amount you can be charged per unit of gas or electricity used. Before this was put in place, there was already a measure to limit the amount energy companies can charge, called the Energy Price Cap. This was launched in 2019 […]
How to sell a property purchased through Help to Buy
There are different ways to purchase using the Help to Buy scheme and depending on which scheme that you have used will determine the process if you need to sell. If you purchased your home with an Equity Loan You can sell your home at any time and when you do so the Equity Loan and mortgage will need […]
Do you know your legal responsibilities as a landlord?
There are around 150 laws now that apply to a landlord when they come to let a property. Here we highlight some of the key legal responsibilities that landlords must adhere to when letting their property. Tenant fees As of 1st June 2019, the Tenant Fees Act has changed the fees that a letting agent, or […]
Do you know the benefits of using a letting agent?
Letting a property successfully can be a time consuming and complex process, but using a letting agent can help you to mitigate many of these risks. Whilst most tenancies run smoothly, a good agent will help you let your property quicker, for more money, to a good calibre tenant. If you do have a difficult […]
