Tag: house buying advice
Research reveals which street names are most popular with buyers
New research into street names has found which type of road name is most popular with buyers and which streets are the priciest. Lucky homeowners living in a street ending with ‘Hill’ or ‘Garden’ have the highest average home prices, according to a study by estate agent comparison site, GetAgent.co.uk. The research looked at trends...
Government Help Schemes for First-Time Buyers (England) – March 2026 update
Buying your first home is exciting, but it can also be daunting. The good news is there are several government schemes for first-time buyers in England designed to help you get on the property ladder. Some are still available, while others have now closed. This article focuses primarily on schemes available in England. While some...
How not to annoy the sellers of your dream home
With the property market buoyant and more buyers than there are properties for sale, it pays to get on the right side of your sellers right from the start. Estate agent comparison site Getagent.co.uk conducted research into sellers’ pet hates when it comes to buyers. Moving house can be a stressful experience and emotions can...
Re arrange the space in your home to increase its value
If you are looking to increase the value of your home without adding an expensive extension, self-storage company Space Station has some ideas on how you can add up to 20 per cent to the price. Maximising your property’s value before you put it on the market means you may have a better sum to...
Mortgage approvals are up and low deposit mortgages are back
Mortgage approvals hit a 13-year high in the last months of 2020, while the return of low deposit mortgages means that first-time buyers will have a better chance of stepping onto the property ladder. Despite economic turmoil, the house market has been buoyant as buyers look to take advantage of the Stamp Duty holiday, set...
What Is A Property Chain And What Happens If It Collapses?
When you are buying and selling property at the same time, with people both above and below you, you are in the middle of a property chain. All the people in the chain will be dependent on each other. Most transactions will involve a property chain, as many people are reliant on their property being...
