Local Searches Both buyers and sellers can get frustrated by the delay in receiving the result of their local authority searches. This is commonplace with many local authorities. When considering searches, an official or a regulated (personal) local search can be carried out. More lenders are now accepting official searches in addition to regulated searches […]
Conveyancing: Local Searches Taking A While? Read More »
eXp UK has announced that three estate agency businesses have agreed partnerships under the “new company version” of the model, which was developed by previous Keller Williams agents to operate more independently. The platform for personal estate agents, and now existing estate agency businesses, has today confirmed that Sullivans, Taylor Millburn and Every Step of
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Which improvements add the most value to your home? A loft conversion, off-street parking and a kitchen redesign are thought to add the most value to a home Check your home’s current value so you can understand which improvements will get the best return on investment Research local house prices to see what buyers will
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The highest yielding areas for buy-to-let property in the UK Considering becoming a landlord? One strategy for investment is to focus on higher yielding markets. Here are the top investor hotspots in the UK. If you’re looking for a buy-to-let property, rental yield can help you decide if the cost of the property is worth
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Will mortgage rates go down in 2024? This is the question when you’re looking to buy or re-mortgage that is often front of mind and regularly asked. Mortgage rates are not expected to fall further this year, but rising wages are likely to improve affordability for buyers as house prices hold. Mortgage rates expected to
Are affordable mortgages back? Read More »
Lets just skip to it, but read on for more details, the most popular home improvements are; Electric heater Log burner Radiator thermostat Smart thermostat Solar panels Air fryer Alternative ways to save money at home How much can you save UK homeowners have looking to find money-saving products and techniques to cope with the
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Seller search interest for high street estate agents has dropped, while there has been a significant increase in searches for ‘cheap fee agents’, new research shows. Study notes a spike of 53% increase in searches over the past 12 months for ‘cheap estate agent’ Searches for ‘high street estate agent’ fell by 45% ‘Best estate
A quarter of homebuyers have attempted to bribe sellers with everything from cash to kindness when trying to secure a property, research suggests.A survey of more than 1,000 homebuyers by online agent Yopa has found that while such an approach may be “morally reprehensible,” 89% of those who attempted to sweeten the deal said their
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The Bank Rate has remained unchanged for the fourth time in a row since it was raised from 5% to 5.25% in August 2023. Rate cuts aren’t expected until later in the year but mortgage costs have still been falling. The Bank Rate remained at 5.25% today, despite hopes it would come down Inflation has
How the housing market is affected by inflation, interest rates and global events Read More »
With the UK governments focus on de-carbonising homes and the many funded schemes available, scams have also become more commonplace with contractors adding extra costs. Your agent should be aware of potential risks and help educate clients and tenants to be on the lookout for common scams. The council does not pay for these installations
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