Who is Buying Your Property?
The property market has had a lot of coverage in the news this week. It’s a fact that property prices have been rising at a rapid rate and there is much speculation that they will continue to do so. Analysts are predicting a average yearly price rise of 6% per annum and the surprising figure […]
Is the help to Buy Scheme Going to Cause Prices to Rise too High?
Help to Buy is one of the government’s solutions to the housing crisis of 2008, but is it causing more problems? According to the International Monetary Fund this government scheme can lead to another housing bubble if supply does not meet the increasing demand. The Basic Economics of Help to Buy Help to Buy is […]
Buying at Auction Compared to Buying a New House
Buying at auction A wide range of properties come up at auction, from repossessions to damaged buildings to entire blocks of flats. It’s a good way of getting a quick sale without the chain and it’s not just for property developers, everyone is welcome at auctions today as long as they have cash in hand. […]
Tips For When You Buy A New House
Contrary to popular belief, buying a new home does not mean that your property will remain problem free for the first ten years. New homes, just like new cars, need to be run in. They have to be given a chance to dry out in order to avoid common problems such as condensation and shrinkage, […]