Category: Purchase
Our 5 Top Tips For First Time Buyers
Buying your first home is an exciting time, but it can also be daunting. We outline our five top tips for first time buyers to help you prepare and give you the best chance of securing the home you want. 1. Check your credit score and take steps to improve it if you need to If...
Guide to buying a property as tenants in common
If you are buying a property jointly with someone else, you can either own it as joint tenants or as tenants in common. We look at why buying a property as tenants in common might be the right option and what you need to take into account when making your decision. When you buy a...
What can delay exchange of contracts?
When considering ‘how long does buying a house take’, it’s important to understand that several factors can cause delays, particularly during the exchange of contracts. We take a look at some of the most common causes of delays. When you buy or sell property, the contract only becomes legally binding once it has been exchanged...
What does the latest interest rate hold mean for your mortgage?
When the Bank of England left interest rates unchanged at 5.25% on 1st February 2024, it was the fourth successive hold following fourteen consecutive rate rises. It comes after a fall in inflation during the second half of 2023, with a modest increase to 4% announced in January. The bank is likely to be of...
Spray foam insulation continues to make homes unsellable
Mortgage lenders are continuing to refuse to lend against properties that have a certain type of spray foam insulation in place, leaving homeowners unable to sell. Spray foam insulation became popular as a cheap and easy way to insulate homes. However, the closed cell type of foam insulation traps moisture, preventing air circulation. This causes...
Our top 7 home safety tips for home movers
Safety and security are often overlooked when moving home. You already have a long list of tasks and taking the steps that will keep your home and belongings protected is often forgotten. We look at some of the actions you can take to keep everything as safe as possible. 1. Check your new home has...
Top ten home moving trends revealed
Research by home moving website reallymoving.com has revealed a range of trends in moving habits over the course of the previous year. The study looked at ten trends, uncovering a range of information including the fact that people are moving further away when they sell and the areas of the country where the largest percentage...
Government announces plans to force councils to allow house building
The government has announced more measures as part of its long-term plan for housing. It includes actions aimed at speeding up new development and support for large scale development projects. In a statement issued in December 2023, the Prime Minister and the Secretary of State for Levelling Up, Housing and Communities, Michael Gove, say they...
Tips for choosing a removal company
When you’re moving home, choosing to use a professional removal company is often a very efficient and cost-effective decision. But it’s important to choose a reputable company; not only are you trusting them with your property and belongings but, but an experienced, friendly and efficient company will ensure your house move goes smoothly and is...
