How long does it take to sell a house from offer to completion? Table of Contents We break down exactly how long it takes to sell your house from start to finish. Get all the information to make sure you’re in a position to get moving quickly and what the usual stumbling blocks are. Don’t …
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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, …
1. Stamp Duty Holiday for <£500k is extended to 30th June 2021 There has been a lot of speculation about this and they have finally dropped the bomb that all house sales up to £500k in the UK will be free of Stamp Duty tax. If you have a sale underway that’s taking a long …
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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 …
1. House prices The government hasn’t yet approved an extension to the stamp duty holiday so houses that go under offer now are not likely to benefit from the tax relief. With this in mind we’ve already seen a slight correction in prices as sellers no longer factor in the saving. Couple this with the …
Up for a bit of learning today? Hoping to understand a bit more about deposits before you buy your first property? Well, you’ve found yourself in good company as we break down everything you need to know about one of the most important topics when it comes to buying a new home. Putting a deposit …
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 …
