In the light of general inflation, with oil, gas and fuel prices rising, reduced personal benefits and increasing National Insurance (in reality a tax by another name), how are property values still holding up? Firstly, a limited supply of property stock is coming onto the market,...
A popular misconception, promoted by some Agents, is that the marketing and gimmicks allied to that are the main things. The truth however, is that provided the property is correctly priced and...
At this point in time the market remains strong. The rate of increase in house prices is stabilising, more because there are increasing numbers of properties coming onto the market, rather than any diminution in demand. Each attractive new property generates a flurry...
Anyone thinking of selling or buying property at this time, must be wondering what is going to happen to the market? Will it continue to be as buoyant as it is at present? or will activity be modified by the effects of inflation, shortages of...
1) Trust: An Agent you can trust is all important. 2) Experience: This is something that cannot be bought or transferred. It is acquired over many years and includes observations of changing circumstances, an understanding of human behaviour, the workings of the property market specifically...
A mortgage is an economic means of borrowing a large amount of money, repayable over a number of years, although you have a choice as to how many these are. It can be redeemed on the sale of the property and is...
Select a good Agent, one that is trusted and experienced in the field that specialises in your style of property and be guided by them. Trust is the key. Dependant on your personal circumstances, they will advise you on the preferred strategy for marketing....
Although rents are relatively high, if you can start putting away small amounts into a savings account named, something like ‘My future home’, you may be surprised what this will build up to over a period of a year. If the property you are...
Firstly, it is a solid asset, subject to little deterioration or depreciation. With judicious maintenance it will last for many years in a similar state. Secondly, it is a home, the centre of family life. A place to raise children and...
There are some coming 'bumps in the road’ including increases in National Insurance, gas and electricity prices rising, possibly food prices rising also and shortages, partly attributable to the UK leaving the European market block and exacerbated by tensions on the Ukraine border with Russia....