The UK is a densely populated island - which means that UK property will always be in short supply and, therefore, always in demand. This, in turn, means that property - whether land or buildings - can be an excellent investment, even in the current climate. But of...
First-time home buyers face a number of hurdles and yet, the effort is well worth the ultimate reward. Considering all of the challenges that need to be met, the most important obviously involves securing the required financing to make a purchase and to be approved...
We are operating in a global economy, and that applies to every sector, including real estate. While most people investing in real estate will obviously stick to their own country, or even their own area, more ambitious investors are realising the potential of...
Ready to move out of your first home and move on to another property that may come with additional features and more space than the first place? If you have thought about it for a while and have decided it is in your best interest to put the home up for sale, you may...
Comprising of the areas of Leicestershire, Northamptonshire, Derbyshire, Nottinghamshire, Rutland and Lincolnshire, the East Midlands is full of history, wonderful scenery and ancient history. Sherwood Forest being just one to mention, but more importantly they all...
Owning a home in the UK has become so challenging for young Brits that they have all but given up on the whole idea. Instead, UK millennials now just spend on travel and other similar experiences. After all, even if they somehow raise enough money, there is still a...
Top reasons why millennials are finding it hard to get on the property ladder and ways to combat that. The ‘millennial’ generation are those of us born between 1982 and 2004. This is considered the peak time to buy houses, yet data from numerous surveys have shown...
Property restoration has been one of the great investment opportunities in the last 10 years with many property development companies turning a tidy profit from the sale of the property after the work is done. Running a sort term property development company that...
When it comes to mortgages, there are so many different terms thrown about, it can sometimes become difficult to know what’s what! Standard Variable Rate, Fixed Rate, Tracker… You’ve most likely heard a few of those terms bandied about; but what do they all mean?...
Under the Leasehold Reform, Housing and Urban Development Act 1993 (as amended) leaseholders have the right to claim a new lease with an additional term of 90 years and a peppercorn ground rent throughout. In return the leaseholder will have to pay the freeholder...
Data from renewable energy provider Pure Planet shows that a growing number of UK energy consumers are making the switch to renewable energy. According to the data, more than 1.1 million UK-based customers have switched from using a “big six” conventional energy...
Consumer debt in Europe is at an all-time high thanks to efforts from lending giants, which puts households in countries such as The Netherlands, Cyprus, and Denmark at a debt ratio of over 200%. These figures only represent consumer credit, which may be a boost to...
When you are getting a mortgage to buy your new home, it is important that you think carefully about the amount of deposit you will be putting down. Choosing the right amount can potentially help you save tens of thousands of pounds. Should You Place a Big or Small...
In 1980s Britain, the average house changed hands once every ten years. Fast forward to 2015 and houses had the same occupants for an average of 21 years. There are a number of reasons why this figure more than doubled in this time, but all of them are rooted in the...
When it comes to selling our homes, we all want a good price and smooth sale. Achieving these two things can be much easier said than done – at least if you believe everything you read. A quick online search will return over 33 million webpages, all claiming to have...
An infographic produced by MoneySuperMarket mapped the worst affected areas of fuel poverty in the United Kingdom. Scottish cities filled the top five positions confirming that Scots experience a higher rate of fuel poverty than the rest of the UK. The infographic...
There are any number of reasons why you may chose to undertake a home-improvement project, from creating a more family-friendly interior to improving the value proposition of your property. This can be a challenging and cost-sensitive exercise, however, while the...
Ever heard of marginal gains? It’s the philosophy the Sky cycling team use to get more and more efficient by changing small things. It’s surprisingly easy to use the same approach to save money on your utility bills. Here are 10 simple things you can do now to save...
Make no mistake; buying a cheap, run down property to renovate is a great idea to make money in the current economy. After all, property prices are continuing to rise exponentially nationwide, while there is not enough supply to meet the remaining demand among aspiring home-owners in the UK.
The property market in the UK recently broke new ground in modern history, although this was far from being a cause of celebration. As property rentals outstripped sales for the very first time since the 1930’s, the problems that have plagued the housing market during the last 18 months finally appear to have reached their […]