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 […]
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 […]
90% of home-hunters would consider buying a fixer-upper
New research by Rightmove has found that over 90% of home hunters would consider buying a property that needed renovating. To help those ready to start their next project, we asked two property experts with decades of experience in the housing industry to share their guidebooks for creating the perfect renovation home, and we’ve found some […]
Over a quarter of homes are listed for longer than 6 months
More than a quarter of properties currently up for sale on Rightmove have been listed for longer than six months, new research has shown. So far this year, 28% of available homes on the UK’s number one property portalhave been on the market for more than half a year. There are 8% of properties that have […]
How do average house prices vary across Great Britain?
If you’re thinking of making a move, you’ll know there have been plenty of headlines about house prices recently. Average asking prices usually increase in January, after the quiet home-moving period over Christmas. And after two previous months of price falls in November and December, we’ve seen the average asking price of a home in Great […]
4 simple improvements to help sell your home
And sales are expected to be hit next year, with a drop stemming from mortgaged buyers, particularly first-time buyers, according to the forecast. However, estate agent Hamptons say 2024 could be a “year of recovery” helped by some pent-up demand from 2023. House prices are expected to be 2% higher in the fourth quarter of 2024 than in the […]
New EPC requirements for private landlords from 2025
Energy Performance Certificate (EPC) requirements for landlords and rented properties: what are the rules, how might they change, and how can you get prepared? If you’re a landlord in England and Wales you might already be aware of the proposed changes to the minimum Energy Performance Certificate (EPC) rating required for rental homes. These changes […]
