Some Brokers will charge up to £400.00 for this service, but we can arrange this advice for you, with no fee at all, to pay. There is no compromise required either. As the sole representatives of The Guild of Property Professionals in Cardiff, we have...
There are more than half a million reported burglaries in the UK each year, but there are plenty of ways people can protect themselves against possible threats, with a few tips that would apply equally to Tenants and Property Owners. Research shows that the most popular home security method...
As you will know, the Conservative Party has won with an absolute majority of seats in the UK General Election. As a result, the UK is likely to leave the European Union on 31st January, with a vote in Parliament and the Queen’s Speech. This will...
But less well known is gazundering, an immoral practice, becoming increasingly frequent. This is when a sale that has been negotiated, has reached the point of an exchange of contracts, when it is reneged on. At this very last moment, the buyer substantially reduces their...
When you go to a restaurant and have a superb meal, then you know how good it was. You can go again in say, one months’ time, knowing what to expect. If you use an Estate Agent and find out they are good, or that...
“It is unwise to pay too much, but it is worse to pay too little. When you pay too much, you lose a little money...
New data has revealed that tenant demand for private rented accommodation is continuing to rise. The Government’s plans to reduce tax relief on buy-to-let mortgage interest, announced in the 2015 Summer Budget, compounded by an increase in stamp duty on new purchases, provoked uncertainty amongst landlords...
In these difficult economic times, one way of introducing an income from your home, is to consider having a lodger. You can receive up to £4,250 a year, tax free (£2,125 if letting jointly), under the Government’s ‘Rent a Room Scheme’. The ‘Rent a Room Scheme’,...
The most important factor, in any family with young children, The Buyer’s ‘wish list’ before viewing properties, in their particular area, is good state schools. With the average cost of sending a child to a private school, at almost £13,200 a year, it has become more...
Question: How does one ensure that the garden is sunny, when house hunting? Answer: When deciding to buy a home, never forget to bring a compass with you to assess the amount and timing of sunlight in the garden, in case the sun is not shining...