Table of Contents Our definitive guide to saving on Stamp Duty, even if you’re buying a second property. What classes as a second home? A second home is any property which isn’t your main residence, the place you live day-to-day. This may sound a little obvious, but it’s not always super clear. If you have …
Table of Contents Before you can buy a house, you will need to accumulate some savings. This then goes towards your purchase as a “deposit”. How much deposit do I need to buy a house? Typically, you need a minimum deposit of 5% of the property value. For the remaining value, you may be able …
Table of Contents Introduction In this blog, we focus on Mortgage Agreements in Principle and give you a really easy-to-follow overview of what it is and how long it lasts. An agreement in Principle (AIP) is one of the first steps you might take before starting your journey to buy your home. It is a …
Many clients reach out to us every week and ask us, How long does a mortgage application take? In this article, we answer this very popular question alongside discussing a number of very important details surrounding the UK’s mortgage application process. Table of Contents Agreement in Principle Before you get started with your mortgage application, …
Your garden is a huge asset to your property when selling. In this climate people are looking for more outside space so make sure yours is up to scratch when viewings are on. Plus, if you get it sorted while you still live there, you can enjoy the upgrades too! We have put together our …
You’ve heard that you need a small fortune as a deposit and a salary five rungs up the ladder from you to buy a house yet everyone else seems to be doing it. But how? Here are our top tips to actually getting on the property ladder. Don’t compare yourself to anyone else, we all …
