Kate on 5Live Investigates I was on 5Live investigates this weekend, as they were looking into online-only estate agents and whether their “cut price, up-front fees really do offer value for money”. The online business is booming but this is a cause of concern to traditional high street agents. As
Online agent or go traditional? This is actually the wrong question to ask! What you should be asking is: ‘who is most likely to sell my home’? This is how you find out: Put your postcode into a ‘sold property price’ database, such as the ones on Nethouseprices and Rightmove.
What does the ruling in Mundy vs Sloane mean for leaseholders? Last week's Court of Appeal ruling in Mundy v. the Sloane Estates has caused consternation in certain sections of the property industry. Many had been hoped the ruling would go the other way, leading to significant reductions
Buckler's Park development Where: Woodland Edge, Buckler’s Park, Crowthorne, Berkshire. Less than an hour commute from London via train from Crowthorne Station (5 minute-drive) to Paddington. When: First homes available now How much: From £245,000 for a one-bedroom apartment. Deposit: £24,500 at 10% for a
Are London prices really slowing? London report headlines Rightmove “Marginal drop in new seller prices outpaced by existing sellers’ price cuts” Nationwide “London house prices fall for first time in 8 years” LSL Acadata HPI “London prices continue to slow with transaction levels down 3% in 2017” Hometrack “Price to
Checklists Checklist provided by www.propertychecklists.co.uk Once you’ve found a property you like, it’s time to start asking the important questions to make sure it really is your dream home. Don’t be afraid to ask the seller questions; a new home is a huge investment
Are the papers finally learning about property? Report headlines Rightmove “2018: A tale of different markets leads to Rightmove forecast of +1%” NAEA Propertymark “Homebuyers bag a bargain as a record number of sales go through at less than asking price” RICS “House prices remain broadly flat at the national
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Who really knows the most about property, children or grown-ups? A fascinating new report from the Halifax shows that, in some ways, schoolchildren are more realistic than their parents about buying a property but, in others, they are pretty clueless! Here’s what I think the kids have correct: More