What does the latest house price data mean for you?
6 minute read posted by Craig Thompson
Will your home keep rising in value? When’s the best time to sell in the next year? And how could moving help you with the cost of living? Here’s what the latest data from Zoopla’s House Price Index means for you.Key...
Five ways to save money on DIY jobs
6 minute read posted by Craig Thompson
From going down the second hand route to energy efficiency grants, there are ways to cut costs as prices of materials soar Place your focus on the small jobs The cost of materials for big home improvements such as loft conversions...
Green homes can sell faster and for 16% more
5 minute read posted by Craig Thompson
Rightmove’s Green Homes Report confirms what many in the industry already suspected about the appeal of energy-efficient housing for both homeowners and investors. There’s a distinct positive correlation between new-build...
Home Décor Trends that Tenants Love
3 minute read posted by Craig Thompson
Depending on what your contract allows, it can be tricky to decorate your rental home exactly to your liking without risk of causing any wear and tear – but that doesn’t mean it’s impossible! Here are some deposit-friendly...
Will house prices keep rising, and is it a good time to move?
2 minute read posted by Craig Thompson
The housing market heatwave across Great Britain continues this month, as temperatures soar up and down the country. Asking prices have hit a record-high for the sixth month in a row, rising by 0.4% (+£1,354) to £369,968. In...
12 home staging tips to speed up your house sale
8 minute read posted by Craig Thompson
Staging your home can attract buyers, speed up your sale and even get you a higher price. Here are 16 DIY home staging tips to help your home look its best. Key takeaways · Staging your home is a way of styling it to appeal to...
Landlord’s predictions for UK rental market remain optimistic
4 minute read posted by Craig Thompson
Landlords operating in the UK are looking to both increase and diversify their portfolios, with predictions of ongoing strength in demand for rental homes in Maghull and Sefton. A climate of high tenant demand, rising house prices...
FIRST TIME BUYER MYTHBUSTERS
8 minute read posted by Craig Thompson
With the large sums of money involved and language all of its own, is it any wonder buying a home can feel overwhelming, especially for first-time buyers? But, buying a home for the first time need not be daunting if you’re...
MORTGAGE STRESS TESTS TO BE SCRAPPED IN AUGUST: HOW COULD THIS AFFECT YOU?
4 minute read posted by Craig Thompson
Borrowing to buy property could become easier for many as the Bank of England plans to remove mortgage stress tests this summer after eight years. Since 2014, lenders have been required to carry out a particular set of ‘stress...
HOW LONG DOES IT TAKE TO MOVE IN 2022?
3 minute read posted by Craig Thompson
We’re sorry for mentioning Christmas in July. But bear with us. If you’re thinking of moving, chances are you’ve pictured yourself in your new home in time for the end of the year. What better place to spend the festive...