Category: Buying

Mortgage tips for first-time buyers

With the latest figures from the Council of Mortgage Lenders (CML) revealing that first-time buyer numbers increased by 20%, it seems that many are keen to get on the first rung of the property ladder, despite some of the financial … Continue reading

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Property market hotting up?

The average time for a property to sell has fallen to 102 days – down eight days year on year. It certainly looks like (contrary to the weather) the property market is hotting up especially considering that two years ago the … Continue reading

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Renovate or relocate?

Should I stay or should I go? Your guide on whether the grass is always greener…. It can be an exciting proposition to sell a current home and move into a larger or different one, but it can also be … Continue reading

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Chocolate Box Cottages

In days long gone by, tempting chocolate sweets were often packaged in tins and boxes featuring images of pretty rural cottages. Those days may have passed, but the term coined by these images is still alive and well and perfectly … Continue reading

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London Property – The Ultimate Investment?

Have a few thousand sitting in the bank? ISA maxed out already? With interest rates low is it better to consider an alternative investment in London property?

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Scottish Pads with Space Appeal – Available at Auction

Taking place on 25th April, the next Countrywide Property Auction will showcase homes in Scotland. Amongst some of those up for grabs are several properties that have oodles of space on their side.

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House prices remain at same level in March

House prices across England and Wales remained unchanged in the month to March, with a typical home in the UK worth £164,630.

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Glamour Pads in Unlikely Localities

We all know that location location and location are the 3 most important aspects when choosing property, but certain localities have an ill-fitting reputation that precedes them. Take a closer look at some areas that get a bad press and you might be … Continue reading

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