With winter officially only a few weeks away, the time is now ideal for landlords to take steps to ensure their properties are prepared for whatever December to February serves up. By putting a winter property maintenance plan in...
Got your eye on a property that needs some major TLC? Whether a rental investment or a new home, there’s lots to consider when buying a run-down property. Finances First things first, is the property mortgageable? Or is it so...
We recently read a statistic about private landlords that left us scratching our heads. A whopping 56% of private renters say they live in a property that doesn’t have a carbon monoxide alarm*. Can such a high percentage of...
A growing band of men are ditching the razors, sitting back, and letting nature do its thing to grow moustaches next month. All in the name of raising money for men’s health charities. Movember started as a group of friends...
When it comes to finding the best mortgage deal, there’s one question savvy home buyers should ask themselves. And it’s not: “Which deal is offering the lowest interest rate?”. While interest rates are obviously important,...
Purchasing a buy-to-let property with a friend is an appealing prospect – on paper, at least. But it’s important to carefully weigh up the risks and rewards before taking the plunge. Here’s a list of the pros and cons of...
Are you struggling with the dark days and long nights that kick in at this time of year? Don’t worry – you’re not alone. Millions of Brits experience a dip in mood during the colder, greyer months, often referred to as the...
When it comes to selling a property, it pays to do your research before choosing an agent to manage the sale. Now you might think that all agents are much of a muchness (they all flog homes, don’t they?), but you’d be wrong! A...
Many of us realise doing a bit of DIY can save you money. But it comes with a caveat that you must know what you’re doing first. For every successful bit of hallway decorating, there are dozens of tales of lopsided shelves,...
We’ve all had it – that gnawing sense of buyer’s remorse when we’ve made a purchase. It could be the make of that new car you’ve ordered. Or the colour of that dress that looked good online, but will it have a wow factor...
