There are lots of factors to take into consideration when letting your property out and if you’ve never done it before it can be a daunting task. Here are some of the things new landlords need to think about: You are legally required to inform your lender that you intend to let your property out. Some mortgages contain clauses which won’t allow you to let on your existing mortgage, while...
March 2016
It’s a sensible question – while in theory, lenders have to take steps to ensure you can afford to keep up the monthly repayments (as much for their own sake as yours), buyers can still end up saddled with a mortgage they can’t afford. There are a number of mortgage calculators online, such as the one provided by SPF, which give a good general idea of how much a mortgage will cost per...
When it comes to marketing a property, the quality of the photography and the way in which interiors and exteriors are presented can be the beginning or end of a sale. Photos are a buyer’s first impression and the key to a first viewing. So how can you make sure you get them right? Keep those lights off. Shooting for Country Life magazine taught me that getting rid of artificial lighting allows the...
If you’re tired of moving into fixer-uppers, or purchasing older properties that turn out to have problems hidden beneath their period charm, why not consider a new residential development? Buying new comes with a number of specific advantages, including: The earlier you register your interest in a new residential development, the more likely you are to find exactly the right home. The key to getting...
It’s a sensible question – while in theory, lenders have to take steps to ensure you can afford to keep up the monthly repayments (as much for their own sake as yours), buyers can still end up saddled with a mortgage they can’t afford. There are a number of mortgage calculators online, such as the one provided by SPF, which give a good general idea of how much a mortgage will cost per month, taking...
We’ve taken a look at what’s happened to house prices around affected stations since the Night Tube was originally mooted, and where night owls can find best value within easy walking distance of stations on the Night Tube map. There have been some high prices paid for proximity to a station. Buying off-plan is something many people shy away from because they feel it’s a...