Found yourself letting property through circumstance rather than a conscious decision to invest? You’re not alone. This handy guide contains 7 key considerations to get you started on the right path to being a successful ‘accidental’ landlord. ‘What is an accidental landlord?’ we
Downsizing, upsizing and right-sizing – MAKE THE RIGHT MOVE FOR YOU Are you thinking about making a change to where you live? If you no longer need all the rooms in your home, you might have decided to downsize into something smaller. Or perhaps it’s
As a landlord, you might own your property outright or you may have a buy to let mortgage. If you do currently have borrowing, it could be because you didn’t have enough capital available to buy without a mortgage. Or perhaps you chose to leverage
These days, the housing ladder doesn’t really exist in the way that it did. In this post, I explain why this is the case. And how you can get on the property ladder (and more so, why you still should), regardless of the current economic climate.
Buyers can sometimes be shocked to discover additional costs associated with purchasing a property particularly if experiencing the process for the first time. Settling a realistic budget for the total costs is a critical first step to ensure that there are adequate funds available. Here are a
Chester is so fortunate to have such a fabulous collection of period property. Many purchasers will only look at period property to purchase because of their love of history and the unusual and unique features that they often have. Property owners can find renovation of such properties
If you are planning on offering on a house, it is beneficial to show the agent selling that you are motivated and organised. Estate agents do not only advise clients on price, but also on the level of the buyer’s motivation. You should present your offer
Many people do dream of a calm, organised home and staging it as such can bring huge benefits and can help sell your home. When you have lots of physical possessions in a home this can cause a feeling of stress and can be overwhelming. Clutter
Whether looking for a new home or an investment, good renovation projects in the right location and at the right price can be hard to find. Here are ways to increase your chances of finding a successful project: When prices rise, buyers on a budget
Nine year high for numbers of first time buyers. More first time buyers purchased homes in 2016 then in any other year since 2007, according to a study by the Halifax. Record low mortgage rates, high employment levels and access to Government schemes are thought
