Buying land can be very daunting, especially if you have never done it before.
Get creative with smaller gardens
Get creative with smaller gardens
Gardens are becoming an increasingly important part of a house sale. People are looking more for kerb appeal, and having a simple and impressive garden is the best way to sell your house quickly.
10 ways of adding space and value to your home
- Lick of paint
First impressions really count. A coat of paint on the walls can freshen up your home, without breaking the bank.
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New stamp duty regulations
New stamp duty regulations
What is stamp duty?
Stamp duty land tax is a lump-sum tax that anyone buying a property or land costing more than a set amount has to pay upon completion of their purchase.
A guide to downsizing
Here’s a quick guide to downsizing
It can be difficult selling and leaving a family home to downsize.
Continue reading A guide to downsizing20 things that will put people off buying your home
Gocompare.com have revealed the top 20 things putting people off from buying a property.
Damp is seen to be the biggest “no no” for potential purchasers, with 70% saying they wouldn’t buy a property with damp patches, and stained ceilings/walls, while 63% of people said they would avoid homes in a state of disrepair.
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How to manage your property viewings
When your house is on the market, you will have people coming round to view the property, here are some tips on showing people around your home.
Questions to ask your estate agent
Questions to ask your estate agent before instruction:
Fees
The majority of estate agents will charge a percentage of the property sale as their commission.
Getting on the property ladder
People are genuinely finding it difficult to get on the property ladder and secure their first mortgage with house prices rising.
Even saving up for the deposit can seem like a huge task. Here are some tips to help on how to get yourself into the best position to buy your first home.
Continue reading Getting on the property ladderSpeeding up the house move
Most people’s complaint when moving home is the length of time that it takes. So we’ve got some great tips that will help things moving quicker, and speed up the house move.
