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I think you will agree with me when I say: London’s house prices are unaffordable for most people working in the capital nowadays and so it’s increasingly more difficult for people to live near their workplaces. As a result, many people working in London have turned to Kent as a great place to live becauseRead more

New Build Warranties – Do they give you the protection you believe they should? Some property buyers choose to purchase new properties because they believe that there is less likelihood of major problems and also because they are covered with a new build warranty. The concept makes sense – you never know what you mightRead more

Do you have a Japanese Knotweed problem in your property? Are you looking to buy a property that has a Japanese knotweed problem? In this post I will explain what Japanese knotweed is, the damage that it can do, how it can affect the value of a property and what you can do to getRead more

FENSA certificate, have you heard of them?  In this post I will explain what a FENSA certificate is and why it is important for you to know about it. All UK property owners should be aware of FENSA certificates because they are important. So let’s take a look at why… What is a FENSA Certificate?Read more

If you are self employed you may think that it is too difficult to obtain a mortgage. But don’t give up hope just yet as we have some excellent advice for you on how to get one. More and more people are becoming self employed these days. In the United Kingdom there are almost 5Read 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

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

Comprehensive research about property purchases within the 25 to 34 years age group conducted by the Institute for Fiscal Studies (IFS) on behalf of the BBC that property ownership for all of the income groups has fallen again. The Numbers tell the Story The top 20% of earners in this age range with a householdRead more

It is always good to report when something that will help people to buy a home hits the streets. This time it is the mortgage industry scrapping arrangement fees on some of the products that they offer. In a bid to boost the housing market and give a leg up to estate agents, the mortgageRead more