With the days growing longer and the weather showing signs of improving, landlords should take the time to carry out some maintenance work on their buy-to-let properties.
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What schemes are available to help me get a mortgage?
Buying a home can be a difficult process and for many people, the process of getting a mortgage is the hardest aspect. There is a need to focus on your finances for a considerable period of time before you apply for a mortgage but even with this in mind, if you have a poor credit history, a mortgage lender may decline your application.
However, there is assistance for people looking to buy property and it is important to know what schemes are available to help people get a mortgage. The Government realises it is important to help people get on to the property ladder, and this is why there are a number of schemes that can make the difference in someone applying for a mortgage.
Leasehold vs freehold: what’s the difference
What’s the difference between leasehold and freehold? There are 23.36 million properties in England and Wales with 64% being owner occupied and 36% being rented either from a private landlord, local authority or housing association.
What is the importance of block viewings?
Selling your home is one of the most stressful things we go through in life. Not only do you have to organise your finances and pick a new place to call home, you also need to sell your existing home to make all of this possible.
So what is a block viewing and why are they so important in helping you not only getting your house sold, but sold for the best price possible?
How should house viewings be conducted?
Property viewing is one of the most important parts of securing an offer and selling your home. Getting it wrong could mean losing thousands of pounds, or not finding a buyer at all.
How to prepare your home for professional photography
Whether you’re letting or selling, our professional photography will massively benefit your property listing. However before the photographer arrives, there are certain things that you can do to bring the best out of your home. This article will provide you with all of the information you need to know about preparing your home for photography that will achieve the best price possible.
5 questions for any buy to let property investor
Buy to let property investment is hugely popular in Birmingham and UK, but it isn’t something to be entered into lightly. Here are 5 quick questions which we hope will help you to invest your money wisely and become a great landlord.
How to choose the right estate agent
Choosing a good estate agent isn’t an easy task due to the fact that there are over 18,000 estate agents in the UK, 62 in the average postcode, and all of them claim to be the best. So how can you choose?
There is a list of checks you can do before hiring the best local estate agents. If you do well your homework, you will find the right agent. Continue reading
