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Have you ever wondered how long on average it takes people to buy a new house? The time starts from the minute that you walk into your estate agent and start the discussion going. The average time to buy a house in the United Kingdom is probably a lot shorter than you think. In factRead more

There are several things that you can do to keep your home warm this winter. You can prevent those unwanted draughts from making you cold and increasing the size of your energy bills. So follow the tips below and keep yourself and your home warm at winter time. Floorboards and Skirting Boards   Draughts canRead more

When you are looking for your next buy to let property you may be tempted to check out the so called “property hotspot” areas that on the surface offer the opportunity for higher returns because the purchase price is so low. The problem is that if there is further deterioration in the area then yourRead more

In August the rate of growth with house prices rose to 5%. This is in accordance with recently published government figures. With rising inflation already taking hold, purchasing their own home moved further out of the grasp of aspiring first time buyers. According to the Office of National Statistics (ONS) the average price for aRead more

Selling your house is tough enough but it will be even tougher if you have any of the 10 things identified in a recent survey conducted by Porcelain Superstore. Over 1500 participants responded to naming the things that would put them off buying a property and here they are in descending order: 10. Any PlumbingRead more

There will be a number of changes introduced soon when it comes to buy to let financing. After this change there could be a number of “weaker” properties offloaded by landlords because they don’t serve the necessary purpose. The Prudential Regulation Authority, a division of the Bank of England, are introducing new rules on 30Read more

For many years property in Central London was rising in value faster than most other parts of the United Kingdom. One day this bubble had to burst and that happened a couple of years ago. Now it seems that a resurgence in the prime areas of the capital is in evidence as prices are beginningRead more

Property agents are seeing a decline in their business as customers are cutting out these “middlemen” and doing everything directly thanks to the development of the Internet. They are finding their own clients and avoiding the payment of commissions to property agents. So where does this leave the property agent? Property Agents Added Value ThereRead more

The buy to let market in the UK can provide you with significant regular income. It has always been a popular choice with UK property investors and the demand for rental properties is still strong. There is no reason why you shouldn’t invest in a buy to let property but you need to be awareRead more

One area of property investment that does not get the attention that it deserves is commercial property investment. There is a lot of interest in commercial property investment, especially after the recent government changes which have constrained the residential buy to let market to a degree. Commercial Property Market has Improved Because the level ofRead more