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10 top ways to improve your credit score before buying a property

Fiona Poyser — Tue, 12 Dec 2023 16:08:49 +0000

If you are hoping to secure a mortgage to buy a property, it is crucial to check that your credit score is as healthy as possible. We look at how to improve your score, giving you access to the best possible mortgage deals. Securing a good interest rate for your mortgage can save you a...

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Rental market red hot

Fiona Poyser — Wed, 03 Nov 2021 12:23:23 +0000

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...

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Eight steps to a successful mortgage application

Fiona Poyser — Wed, 20 Oct 2021 09:19:53 +0000

Applying for a mortgage can be one of the most stressful parts of buying a home. We take a look at how to maximise the chances of your chosen lender saying yes. Obtaining a mortgage in principle before you make an offer on a property is a good way of showing the seller that you...

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Budget tips for DIY property renovation

Fiona Poyser — Tue, 31 Aug 2021 12:34:31 +0000

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...

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Tips for successful home buying in a seller’s market

Fiona Poyser — Mon, 09 Aug 2021 13:37:32 +0000

The property market is exceptionally strong at present, with continuing price rises and reported tussles for properties in some locations. We take a look at how to give yourself the best chance of success as a buyer in a seller’s market. House prices have risen almost 9 per cent during the year ending April 2021,...

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Can I buy my parents’ home below market value?

Fiona Poyser — Wed, 06 Jan 2021 15:41:43 +0000

It is open to children aged 18 or over to buy their parents’ home for less than it is worth, however this can have serious financial implications. Selling a home to children is often desirable, helping the next generation onto the property ladder, passing on the home without incurring estate agency fees and keeping a...

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Right To Buy Eligibility

Fiona Poyser — Thu, 08 Oct 2020 10:11:34 +0000

Council and housing association property tenants, if eligible, can help secure their home for their family, as well as purchase a property at below the market value. Local Authority Tenants and some non-charitable Housing Association Tenants have, by law, they right to buy their property provided they meet the certain conditions of the Right To...

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