Renting a property for the first time can seem daunting, but our quick guide will leave you feeling like a seasoned tenant in no time.RentRent will be your largest monthly cost, so it is vital to work out how much you can afford before you start your search. A good rule of thumb is to allocate no more than 30–45% of your monthly income. Make sure you pay attention to whether the rental rate being...
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The most romantic day of the year is nearly upon us. Love is in the air and all around us are happy couples preparing to celebrate their love.I would like to talk about a different type of love, the love you have for your home. Just like our relationships with our partners, the relationship we have with our homes goes through stages.First meeting someone you like is the same as the first viewing of a...
2023 is in full swing and the housing market is starting to return to its normal busy levels after the usual lull in December. Buyers who are looking in February are serious about moving, which makes this one of the best months of the year to put your property on the market. The Spring Rush is on its way and will bring many more “window shoppers." Homebuyers who are looking now tend to be motivated and...
These are the top 10 things that homebuyers are prioritising in their property searches in 2023.Open plan livingThe versatility offered by open-plan living and the existence of a large communal area that is perfect for both gatherings and busy family life are highly sought after by buyers.Home OfficesWorking from home is no longer unusual, and as a result, many buyers place a lot of value on having an...
Rising mortgage rates, increasing regulatory pressure to improve the EPC ratings of their rental properties, and the prospect of paying increasing amounts of tax under government plans to cut the capital gains allowance have caused many landlords to consider selling.However, yields in the property sector are still competitive compared to the income that can be drawn from a traditional pension. The average...
Children often feel anxious when they are told that they are going to be moving home. They are concerned about whether they will like their new home, whether they will be able to see their friends, and whether they will have to change schools. Like all of us, they simply need to be able to talk through their worries and get some answers to their questions. Taking time to sit down with them and listen...
The Christmas holidays and the dawning of the new year often bring changes to many. The realisation that their home is no longer right for them, wanting to move for a better lifestyle, family breakdowns or new additions. It can be a great time of year to sell your property because those house-hunting in January tend to be serious about their move. The Spring Rush can bring many more "would be nice to move"...
Many sellers put off tackling jobs around their homes as they believe that buyers like to change things when they move in. However, this is a false economy that may both delay your sale and affect the price that you get for your property.There are people who are looking for a fixer-upper but they expect their willingness to spend time doing up the property to be reflected in the price of that property.A...
Many people wait to put their properties on the market until Spring believing that the housing market becomes more buoyant at that time.However, there is an abundance of people who due to New Year’s resolutions, marital breakdowns (January traditionally has a higher rate of divorce than any other month) and those who simply decide during their festive break that they would like to upgrade their home, who...
With energy bills soaring, we are all looking for ways to stay warm without breaking the bank. Here are 10 tips for keeping those heating bills down while still staying warm and cosy.1. Shop around for the best tariffFirst stop for anyone aiming to reduce their heating bills is to check you are on the best tariff for your household. Many people sign up for a fixed rate tariff but then when the designated...