Company details Website: www.granddesignslive.com Checklist: Guide to property projects The Grand Designs show was an absolute game changer of an event when it first came to market. I remember being utterly wow’d by the show from the moment you turned up, walking through an amazing tunnel to
Company details Tel: 0161 865 2673 Email: property@et-law.co.uk Website: www.ellisonthomas.co.uk Checklist: 10 questions to ask when viewing a property Choosing a legal company that genuinely cares about its clients, rather than just deals with ‘cases’ is essential, especially for those buying a home for
Company details Telephone number: 0345 345 6788 Website: www.mortgagesforbusiness.co.uk Checklist: Portfolio landlords Securing a mortgage, particularly for Buy to Let, is increasingly complex. As such it’s essential to use a broker these days as around 75% of lenders ONLY offer their buy to let mortgages through
National market masking huge regional price variations? Report headlines Rightmove “Prices hit record highs in first-time and second-stepper sectors” NAEA Propertymark “First time buyer stamp duty relief starts to make an impact – but more help is needed” RICS “Demand backdrop deteriorates further” Nationwide “Annual house price growth remained subdued in
Would you fall for a fake tenant reference? Most people would like to think they could spot a fake a mile off but, with rapid advances in technology, falsifying documents is easier than ever – and even harder to tell from the real thing. The growing problem of fake referencing is
Here's what the experts think of the recent government housing announcements Following on from the recent government announcements on changes to the buying and selling process and the increased regulation of estate agents, letting agents and managing agents we have sourced comment from industry experts for their views.
Buying an energy efficient new home could save mortgage costs Buy an energy efficient new home and you’ll not only save on heating bills but now you could save on your mortgage, too. As demand for energy efficient homes increases, the Barclays Green Home Mortgage rewards homebuyers who choose
What’s the problem with fridges? Consumer group Which? has called for plastic-backed fridge-freezers to be urgently withdrawn from sale after an investigation showed that almost half (45%) of the most popular fridges, freezers and fridge-freezers are backed with plastic that poses a potential fire risk. The investigation also revealed
What do landlords need to know about Universal Credit? The roll-out of Universal Credit represents a huge shake-up of the country’s benefits system. Much has been reported in the media about problems experienced by some vulnerable claimants; less so about the potential fall-out for landlords. However, a survey by
Company details Web: www.napit.org.uk Telephone number: 0345 543 0330 Email:info@napit.org.uk Checklists: How to check your home electrics are safe and How to check your rental property electrics are safe As a government-approved registration body of the electrical industry, NAPIT constantly strives towards improving
Good news for property buyers and sellers? For years there hasn’t always been a great working relationship between the government and the property industry. As a result, lots of changes may have been made but not all have been successful. Now, however, I genuinely believe both the government and
What do recent government announcements mean for the property market? At last! I am delighted to have read the latest government announcements about the proposed changes to the way the property market is going to work in the future – and you should be, too! For years governments of all colours