Regional Property Market Update Autumn 2020: South West
It is estimated that nearly two million people own buy-to-let property across the UK (Resolution Foundation 2019), with property being regarded as a ‘safe-haven’ asset. At 4.7% the gross yield on residential property across the South West is attractive. The City of Plymouth and Torbay are currently the top performers in the South West, offering […]
Selling Your Property: How To Avoid Over-Staging Your Home In 10 Steps
When you’re looking around for a new home, there’s nothing worse than seeing a property that seems to be trying too hard, are we right? When you over-stage your home, you run the risk of it not appearing genuine, or even worse – it could look too good, and therefore when potential buyers view your […]
How To Protect Your Vacant Home In 5 Steps
We all know that selling your home can be stressful at the best of times, right? But when you need the property vacant for an extended period of time, it can sometimes increase that stress threefold. Whatever your reason – perhaps you have accepted a new job in a new area, you need more space […]
8 Rules For Buying Property
It’s very rare that two property purchases are the same, while one property investment could be the foundation to building wealth, another could be a monetary black hole. But what is the difference between the two? To ensure that you are making the most out of your property purchase, it is vital to be well […]
A Guide for First-Time Sellers
Whether you want to move to a new location, upgrade to a larger home or are looking to take on a project property, selling your home can seem like a mammoth task. If you have never sold a house before, all the unknown processes can leave your head spinning. Maybe you need to sell your […]
A tenant’s guide to moving into your first home away from home
Moving out of your family home for the first time is a big step. It can be exciting, emotional and daunting when taking on the new responsibilities involved with moving into your first home. We’ve put together a helpful guide to help you prepare for your move into your first rental accommodation. Before you […]
Beautiful bathrooms to inspire your renovation
Bathrooms are an important part of the home. They provide a haven for us to get ready for an important day, then a place to wind down and relax at the end of it. During lockdown, it was reported that UK homeowners spent around £4,000 on home renovations, including the bathroom. From spa-sanctuaries to sleek […]
How to apply for the Green Homes Grant Scheme
With the Green Homes Grant Scheme, homeowners and landlords can apply for a grant towards funding energy-efficient home improvements from the end of September 2020. We reveal more about the scheme and how to apply for up to £5,000 or £10,000 in vouchers. What is the Green Homes Grant Scheme? Starting from the end […]
Buying property through auction: what you need to know
Whether you’re a pro or new to buying property, it can be a daunting experience with various obstacles along the way. However, buying at auction offers many benefits to homebuyers that you may not expect, including enhanced security and transparency to keep you in control and informed every step of the way. These benefits ensure […]
4-Step Guide: How Much Is My Property Worth?
Selling your property is possibly up there with one of the biggest and most important decisions that you will make in your lifetime. And while it’s a no brainer that agreeing on an asking price is key to the success of the pace of the house sale, how do you determine how much […]