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A lot of people that are selling their property dream of finding a cash buyer. What could be better? No chains to worry about and a speedy sale. Sounds great right but unfortunately not everyone claiming to be a cash buyer is genuine so you need to be on your guard. The Different Types ofRead more

Winter time is approaching again and if you want to sell your house then you will need all the help that you can get. It is so different from the summer when the sun is shining and your house is in the best light. During winter houses can look very drab and this can makeRead more

If you follow the UK property investment market there you will no doubt have seen a lot of negativity about buy to let investing. Government changes to stamp duty and tax concessions have fuelled most of this and there are a lot of “experts” out there advising that you should not get involved in theRead more

Buying a property can be pretty stressful particularly if it is your first purchase. Most people need a mortgage loan secured on the property and finding the right lender can be a real challenge. Once you have chosen your mortgage lender then there is paperwork to complete and the payment of your deposit. Should youRead more

When you are looking to buy a new home you will probably view a number of different properties. When you discover properties that you like you need to be sure that they have the potential to be your dream home. How do you arrive at this decision? You need to ask the current property ownersRead more

Barclays have agreed to team up with the UK government to light a fire under house building in the country and make things happen a lot faster. This is something that the nation really needs as the demand for homes continues to rise. Government and Barclays Joint Initiative for Property Developers Homes England, the governmentRead more

If you want to get the best returns on your buy to let property investments then it is always best to provide tenants with what they are looking for. But how do you know what young UK tenants really want from their rentals? New Survey Shows what Young British Tenants are looking for A recentRead more

Over the last few months there has been a reduction in fees and a relaxation on lending standards by the banks and building societies in the United Kingdom. These financial institutions are being squeezed because of the amount of competition in the mortgage market and the decline in the housing market. Some Banks Raise LoanRead more