A tenant’s guide to moving into your first home away from home
Moving out of your family home for the first time is a big step. It can be exciting, emotional and daunting when taking on the new responsibilities involved with moving into your first home. We’ve put together a helpful guide to help you prepare for your move into your first rental accommodation. Before you […]
Beautiful bathrooms to inspire your renovation
Bathrooms are an important part of the home. They provide a haven for us to get ready for an important day, then a place to wind down and relax at the end of it. During lockdown, it was reported that UK homeowners spent around £4,000 on home renovations, including the bathroom. From spa-sanctuaries to sleek […]
How to apply for the Green Homes Grant Scheme
With the Green Homes Grant Scheme, homeowners and landlords can apply for a grant towards funding energy-efficient home improvements from the end of September 2020. We reveal more about the scheme and how to apply for up to £5,000 or £10,000 in vouchers. What is the Green Homes Grant Scheme? Starting from the end […]
Buying property through auction: what you need to know
Whether you’re a pro or new to buying property, it can be a daunting experience with various obstacles along the way. However, buying at auction offers many benefits to homebuyers that you may not expect, including enhanced security and transparency to keep you in control and informed every step of the way. These benefits ensure […]
4-Step Guide: How Much Is My Property Worth?
Selling your property is possibly up there with one of the biggest and most important decisions that you will make in your lifetime. And while it’s a no brainer that agreeing on an asking price is key to the success of the pace of the house sale, how do you determine how much […]
Wallet-friendly places to live near London
As more residents of the UK have learnt to appreciate the importance of space and the outdoors following months of lockdown, many city-workers are seeking commuter towns outside of London, with easy access into the city and the benefit of more space. But even as you make your way out of London, properties can be […]
Selling your home via the Modern Method of Auction
Selling your home is a big decision, so it’s important to consider all the options available. We bust common myths surrounding the Modern Method of Auction and explain why it may be a suitable option for you. Selling via Private Treaty is the go-to for most sellers and many would never consider auction as an […]
Working from home – how it has impacted the property market
Over half the population’s working circumstances have changed with around 34% of people being told they will continue to work solely from home and a further 22% being told that they will continue to work partly from home and partly from the office. How will this shift in working circumstances impact the property market and […]
New rules for possession proceedings
Since 27 March, all new and existing possession proceedings against residential tenants have been stayed. Initially the stay was brought in for a period of 90 days, however, the Government announcement in June that the stay would be extended until 23 August 2020. With just over a month until the end of the extension date, […]
A breakdown of the changes to Land Transaction Tax in Wales
Recently, Finance Minister, Rebecca Evans, announced the new temporary changes to Land Transaction Tax (LTT) in Wales. As of 27 July 2020, any properties valued up to £250,000 will require no LTT to be paid. These changes will apply and run up until 31 March 2021. New temporary changes explained Prior to 27 July […]
