An interview with CPS Property
This month, we caught up with Art O’Hagan, Managing Director at CPS Property to discuss his idea of a perfect home and top tips for working in the property sector. Tell us about yourself Art O’Hagan here. I am the MD of CPS Property and Associate of the Royal Institute of Chartered Surveyors. I started CPS […]
An interview with Wilsons Auctions
This month, we caught up with Dave Pennick, Corporate Services at Wilsons Auctions to discuss his idea of a perfect home and top tips for working in the property sector. Tell us about yourself My career has always been in customer-facing roles and I moved to property about 10 years ago. With both buyers and sellers, […]
Essential Advice Before Buying a Dream Chocolate Box Cottage
For many people, buying a dream home in the country means falling in love with the classic picture postcard look. Timber-framed thatched cottages may epitomise the quintessential English countryside home – but these types of homes don’t come without challenges. If you have your heart set on one of these historic beauties, you need your […]
A Guide to Letting Your Property
Several factors need to be kept in check when you are letting a property. Letting a home involves a lot of preparation and requirements that the landlord must fulfil. We have curated a guide to help you through letting your property. Check with the lender if you’re on a mortgage If your property is […]
A guide to moving home in Northern Ireland
Northern Ireland is a beautiful part of the world, offering natural beauty, castles, lively cities, tourist hotspots and a rich history and culture. If you are considering relocating to Northern Ireland, here is a simple guide to prepare for your move: Your moving checklist: 1. Prepare for the move Once the paperwork on your […]
Top 10 Reasons to Live in Belfast
If you are looking for a vibrant city with ‘good craic’ and a popular arts and music scene, Northern Ireland’s capital city, Belfast, may be for you. With an iconic culinary scene, an unlimited offering of events and a sensational setting, here are the top reasons to live in Belfast. 1. The city is […]
5 Affordable Common-Sense Tips to Keep Your Home Secure
Whether you live in a city flat, a suburban semi, or a country cottage, your home is your castle. It’s your base camp and your sanctuary, the one place where you and your family feel safe and secure. But in order to keep it that way, it’s worth keeping your wits about you. Did you know […]
How to Buy a Flat with a Short Lease
Are you looking to buy a flat, either for your own use as a home or as a buy-to-let investment? Flats including apartments and maisonettes are generally sold on a leasehold basis, and the length of the remaining lease has a big impact on the property value. The price of a short lease property, therefore, may […]
What impact would a change in Capital Gain Tax have on the property market?
We spoke to some Members agents of The Guild of Property Professionals about the impact a Capital Gains Tax (CGT) increase could have on the property market. According to Joe Gervin, Director and In House Solicitor at LPS Real Estate, Liverpool, the tax changes would have a significant impact on landlords as the focus on […]
Does direct mail marketing still have a place in today’s digital world?
Saying that 2020 changed the way many companies do business is a massive understatement. Pivoting their strategies, businesses evolved and adapted to a new way of working with many people now working from home for the foreseeable future. With the adaption, we saw a surge of digital products and services to help businesses continue to […]