Category: Purchase
How property owners can improve their EPC rating
A good EPC rating is a great selling point for your home and an essential if you’re a landlord. The EPC, or Energy Performance Certificate, rating is a measurement of how energy efficient a home is. Since 1st April 2018 it has been unlawful to let a property with an energy rating below E, on...
Making the most of your social media accounts.
Making the most of your social media accounts. You’ve set up your social media accounts but can’t think what to post or share. This is a common occurrence for many firms. You certainly don’t want to be solely pushing your services, as people will soon switch off.Try to mix-up your social media activity so you...
The effect of Japanese knotweed on property
The invasive plant Japanese knotweed can cause serious problems for those wishing to sell their home. Japanese knotweed is an invasive plant species which is exceptionally hardy, spreads quickly and can cause property damage. It spreads via a large underground network of roots, going as deep as ten feet. It can push through concrete and...
What happens when your home is in an area prone to flooding?
The Environment Agency say that one in six UK properties are at some risk of flooding. The most common causes of flooding are rivers bursting their banks, coastal storm surges or flash flooding following heavy rainfall. The UN International Panel on Climate Change predicts that the UK is very likely to have more heavy rainfall...
Conveyancing Marketing Tips
How to make Content Marketing work for your firm You need your clients, and your potential clients, to feel like they know you and can trust you in order for them to choose your services. This begins by conveying a warm and personable approach, demonstrating that you all share a common goal – after all,...
Where in England is the safest and most economical place to live?
A study carried out by private sale portal OkayLah has named the best and worst district councils in England, ranked by a combination of low crime rates and affordability. The number of crimes per 100 residents in each English council region was assessed along with average house prices to give a combined score. Best places...
The HomeBuyer Report explained
When you buy a property it is always a good idea to arrange for a HomeBuyer Report to be prepared by a member of the Royal Institute of Chartered Surveyors (RICS). The HomeBuyer Report is more detailed than a mortgage valuation, which is only concerned with assuring your lender that the property is sufficient security...
Will letting agents be able to side-step new lettings fees ban?
As government gives the go-ahead for the new Tenants Fees Bill, industry body accuses some lettings agents of planning to avoid the fees ban. New legislation designed to ban the charging of administration fees to tenants is set to come into force on 1 June 2019. This is designed to remove the many charges that...
Why spring is the best time to sell your house and how to get that quick offer
Research has shown that the period from mid-February to the end of June is the best time to put your house on the market. With the festive season over and the slowdown of summer still months away, spring is the time many people think about moving house. Data collated by RightMove found that properties that...
