Why Is Winter A Good Time To Sell Your Home?
It’s undeniable that everyone feels spring, rather than autumn, is the busiest ‘house selling season’: but while the weather is almost always better around April, don’t discount the end of the year as a time to sell.
Rental market trends: what buy-to-let landlords can expect
The UK rental market continues to shift alongside the housing sector at large, and a new rental report reveals some interesting trends that buy-to-let investors should be aware of.
15 ways to prepare your home for the autumn season
We often think about giving the house a springclean but we forget that the autumn season is an ideal time for a deep clean, too. Give the windows a good clean, wipe down the skirting boards, and dust commonly forgotten areas like lampshades and the top of cupboards and shelves.
Are solar panels worth the money?
Thinking about getting solar panels? They can be a great way to save on energy bills but there’s a lot to weigh up. Here’s our guide to solar panels and whether they’re worth the cost.
Want to sell by Christmas? Then list your home before this date
If you want to sell your home before Christmas, there is still time – just. Our latest research shows home-sellers need to have their property on the market by 20th October and follow our tips for a speedy sale.
Will mortgage rates keep rising and should I remortgage now?
The number of deals available has also fallen but it is still worth remortgaging if you are coming to the end of your deal.
How has stamp duty changed?
Chancellor Kwasi Kwarteng has announced permanent stamp duty cuts for some home-buyers in his ‘mini-budget’. Stamp duty is a tax payable to the government when you buy a home, or land, priced above a certain threshold in England or Northern Ireland.
Top Tips to Make Your Home Look More Spacious
Whether you feel like the walls are closing in on you or you’re simply in need of an interior touch-up, creating space is one of the best ways to enhance your home with the open airiness you’ve been missing. Here are our top tips…
New lender set to launch 50-year fixed-rate mortgage: is it a good idea?
Borrowers look to lock in deals for longer as mortgage rates rise. Homebuyers could soon be able to take out 50-year mortgages, with their monthly repayments remaining the same for the entire term.
Five ways to save money on DIY jobs
From going down the second hand route to energy efficiency grants, there are ways to cut costs as prices of materials soar