Now we are in the thick of winter; it’s time to start thinking about getting our home ready for Christmas and the New Year. It’s also a perfect time to undertake some DIY we spend more time at home, and we still have time before the festivities.
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Now we are in the thick of winter; it’s time to start thinking about getting our home ready for Christmas and the New Year. It’s also a perfect time to undertake some DIY we spend more time at home, and we still have time before the festivities.
It’s not often that people buy a home that is in turn key condition and that matches their own individual taste, unless of course they are purchasing a property that is newly built and they have had an input into the decor and other design aspects of the property.
According to Legal & General, the over 55s who are ready to downsize own nearly £950 billion of UK housing stock. Around 39% of so-called last-time buyers want to move to a more manageable, smaller home. In 2015 this figure was just 32%.
The Government’s Help to Buy equity loan scheme has been hailed a success, given that it has enabled more than 170,000 households to purchase a home that they otherwise wouldn’t have been able to afford. However, although the scheme has led to a jump in housing supply, one in five people benefitting from the equity loan have used it to trade up the property ladder.
Dismayed that your home is still on the market or preparing yours to sell? The folks at Go Compare.com Home Insurance recently carried out a survey into the top turnoffs for potential buyers, giving invaluable insight into the priorities of many when it comes to buying their next property. Take a read through the top ten reasons viewers pass on property to ensure yours isn’t making any major faux pas for viewers coming through the door.
In August the UK Government set out proposals to tackle some of the issues faced by social housing tenants. Launching a new green paper on social housing, and in the wake of the Grenfell Tower disaster, the government is proposing a major reform on social housing across the country.
Continue reading More Rights for Tenants. What Does This Mean for Landlords?
With the property market looking healthy at the moment and house prices predicted to rise throughout 2018, is now a good time to invest in a renovation project? Such an investment requires careful consideration and planning, however. Here are our top tips on how to make a profit when investing in a property renovation project.
Continue reading How to Make a Profit Whilst Renovating Property
Perhaps you’re thinking of downsizing or maybe you’re just looking to get onto the property ladder. We have some excellent homes for sale right now at Caledonia Property in the greater Glasgow area, all of which enjoy convenient commuter links along with comfortable and spacious living for families and couples alike. What’s more, they are all available for under the £100k mark.
When it comes to property viewings, there can be a lot at stake. There’s wanting to show your property in its best light and answer any questions from potential buyers to their satisfaction when you are trying to sell. Or, on the flip side, remembering to ask all the important questions and making a good impression on those who could be accepting your offer in the not too distant future.
At the beginning of the month, The Bank of England raised its interest rates by from 0.5% to 0.75% – the first time rates have risen in a decade. What exactly does this mean for your finances and mortgage repayments in particular? Continue reading What does the Bank of England’s rate rise to 0.75% mean for your mortgage?