I’m a Student. Can I Get a Mortgage?
It’s not a new notion that property is becoming more and more unaffordable for the so called generation rent. So, how can you afford a property in your younger years?…
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What Does Chain or No Upward Chain Mean?
Welcome to our new series of question and answer videos hand picked from the Zoopla Q & A section. We’ve found the question that everybody is asking, “what does chain…
The Property with 450,000% Yield – but There’s a Catch!
Between now and the end of November you might need to hope for a few things. We need unseasonal heavy snow across the UK, 5% added to interest rates, stamp…
Short Leases and How to Deal with Them
Almost every flat in England and Wales is leasehold. This means that there is (not surprisingly) a lease in place that allows use of the property and deals with such…
Garden Inspiration for Summer from Pinterest
With Summer finally upon us (and it’s been a long wait!) a lot of people feel the need to give their garden a make over. We take a look at…
Three Things Your Estate Agent Must Have
We get asked all the time by people “come on, you’re in the know, how can I choose a decent estate agent or are they all just the same?” Well,…
Rightmove House Price Index – February 2016
Rightmove have released their monthly house price index and the news is split between good and bad. Demand and Prices at Historic All-Time High as the Year of First Time…
How to Spot An Up And Coming Area
With prices through the roof in recent years, spotting an area yet to achieve its full potential could be the key to moving further up the property ladder than you…
Millions of Mailers – It’s Time to Feel Sorry for Estate Agents
Have you noticed that recently you’ve been inundated by letters and leaflets from estate agents offering you free valuations, free selling fees, free solicitors, cheap fees, competitions and no end…
Top 10 Questions You Must Ask When Buying A Flat
Ask these 10 questions before committing to buying a flat because without clear answers you are taking a leap into the unknown. How Long Is The Lease? Most leases are…