Property

Before the global recession in 2008, the mortgage market was exceptionally relaxed when it came to self-employed professionals. Lenders were prepared to trust self-employed mortgage applicants that would self-certify their annual salary. Self-certification mortgages didn’t even require one-man-bands to provide proof of their earnings via bank statements or payslips. Wind the clock forward more than…

Home furnishings brand Terrys Fabrics have launched an innovative app which gives buyers the opportunity to virtually see desired blinds within their own home. By offering over 2,000 variations of patterns and colours within the app, customers are given the chance to judge for themselves how their chosen styles fit amongst their current home decor…

Not only is selling your house one of the most stressful things you can do, but it can also turn out to be very expensive along the way. First off, you think about getting your home thoroughly ready for its sale and may even consider entirely gutting it and redecorating. Then, you have to consider…

Absolutely yes! For a multitude of reasons. When most people hear the words” swimming pool”, they instantly think about summer, relaxation, exercise, and fun. The vacation rental marketplace is a competitive environment that grows more popular every year. In today’s busy world, people are so stressed and anxious about their everyday life responsibilities and jobs…

We’re now moving into peak home sales season but even with the arrival of the warmer weather and the knowledge that many buyers will be hoping to have completed their home purchase with time to move on their own terms, so to speak, during the school holidays, it’s still highly recommended to put a little…

Selling houses online is becoming increasingly popular and is something to consider when selling your house. The best thing about selling a house online is the fact that it increases the chances of your house selling quicker and can help you save money. Here are six tips for selling your house online, provided by Griffin…

The UK housing market is looking at a turbulent year ahead. Numerous complications have arisen due to political and economic turmoil, and these have directly impacted how the British public view the housing ladder. Moreover, a few social influences have crept in too, once again determining if and how people move into new property. Consequently,…

As technology continues to develop and change every industry around us, what are the possible changes we will see in property? As one of the world leaders in AI research, Great Britain has invested large amounts into the research and development of these technologies in order to give itself the edge over other nations. So…

A great economical and money saving concept for property owners are solar panels though sometimes they can also be seen as eye sores. Whichever your view on solar panels, let us look at the overall cost for installing and running them to include what your likely return on investment would be. Solar Panels – Are…

Selling a property can be a tough task when the market is running a bit flat or seeing a downturn, trying to achieve the best possible price may require you to adopt some techniques in order to add value to your property. When the market is slow then it is likely that buyers will have…

2018 saw a roller coaster ride within the online estate agency world in the UK with continued expansion with ongoing debts  mounting of PurpleBricks to the fast growing and national awareness of Emoov with £millions invested via Crowdcube and then its almost immediate crash and burn in to administration. It was all geared up to…

As temperatures begin to dip and frost, snow and rain become more regular, your home’s boiler can go from being a helpful appliance for a comfortable living environment to an absolute winter essential. Since your boiler gets used more heavily during winter than in other seasons, it’s important to make sure it’s prepared before the…