Tag: property law
Selling your home over the Christmas period
For many people, the idea of selling their home over the Christmas period sounds impractical, with festivities to arrange and family visits to organize. However, buyers are still looking over the Christmas and New Year period and you may find that with fewer other properties available, you have a higher level of interest. With people...
Buying a property at auction
Buying a property at auction can give you a wider choice of homes to choose from and the chance to pick up a bargain in a quick purchase that avoids months of conveyancing. You do need to be aware of certain issues before you take the plunge however. Because of the fast nature of the...
Common new build faults and what to do about them
New build homes routinely have faults that need to be addressed after completion of the purchase. It is a normal part of the new build purchase process to compile a snagging list after you move in, setting out all of the problems requiring attention that you have discovered at the property. These can range from...
The 10 most searched property trends
Financial services comparison website Confused.com has conducted research into the most popular interior design trends on social media platform TikTok. The study analysed hashtag data to see what people are searching for as inspiration for their own home aesthetic. In first place is Bauhaus, an art and design movement dating from 1919 to 1933 that...
Rental market red hot
As landlords sell up to take advantage of sky-high house prices or rent their properties on a short-term basis to those looking to holiday in the UK, a reduction in available rental homes has meant fierce competition among tenants. Potential tenants are finding themselves in bidding wars and are being gazumped at the last minute...
DIY TikTok trends to avoid
As TikTok’s popularity grows, an increasing number of DIY tips are trending on the social media site. However, research has found that a large number of these could damage your home. A study from Confused.com reports that over a third of TikTok’s popular DIY videos contain ideas that are not recommended by professionals in the...
Less than one fifth of people can identify UK’s most invasive plant
A study commissioned by invasive plant specialists Environet and conducted by market research company YouGov has found that only 19% of people who say they are aware of Japanese knotweed can correctly identify it. The Environment Agency describes the plant as ‘indisputably the UK’s most aggressive, destructive and invasive plant’. YouGov asked respondents to pick...
Finding the perfect home in a house buying boom
The housing market is difficult for buyers at present, with limited properties available for sale and numerous buyers anxious to make a move. But this doesn’t mean that buyers should settle for a property that isn’t right for them. By asking the right questions and being patient you can ensure that you still end up...
Budget tips for DIY property renovation
For those looking to renovate their home without spending a fortune, these budget tips will give your home a thrifty makeover. Lending experts Ocean Finance consulted with property and interiors experts for advice on budget DIY home renovations, reducing the average professional cost from £14,500 to £2,940. Kitchen – saving £7,000 Parminder Mew, Construction Director...
