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Quite excited about the new budget declarations and relaxations about bank loans and mortgage? Want to buy the dream house in the coming financial year? It’s a great thought indeed. However, you have to be quite skeptical and cautious if you are a “first-time buyer”. The pathway of owning property has several pitfalls and potholes.

Have you heard about Mundic Block testing? Does it prevent from your property getting sold out? Is there a massive fall in the price if your property doesn’t pass the test? Not at all! Experts say that it is not required to make a hue and cry about it. Let’s understand and clarify disconnects.

If you look at the general reaction to trade bodies, then it is quite clear that they have an apprehension towards the transparency of lenders about the valuation fee. Though the government has put utmost efforts in simplifying the charges, it is a fact that lenders are still quite skeptical about it. Experts say that since lenders keep a big margin with them under the heading administration fee, there is a tendency of keeping the things secret.

All residential landlords who will enter into a fresh tenancy agreement on or after 1st February 2016 have to follow the new norms. The government is enforcing “Right To Rent” reforms which will check the eligibility and authenticity of a tenant before signing a rent agreement. It is the responsibility of the land owner to … Read More »

If you think that choosing a genuine estate agent doesn’t make any difference because all of them are alike, then you are mistaken. Selling an asset that worth thousands of pounds should not be done so casually. You must differentiate between good, better and the best to avoid the stress and frustration. As the global … Read More »

London has been the beloved place for property investment from ages. People do not hesitate in paying a hefty price with an anticipation of a phenomenal increase in the wealth after a few years.

Though everyone knows that “Change is the essence of life”, it is not that easy to adapt to the changing situations. London is the city of joy and sorrows, hopes and disappointments, and traditions and modern lifestyle. The face of the city is changing rapidly, but the sole remains unbeaten. The famous streets are rapidly … Read More »

The year 2015 started with a big bang for the property market in the UK. Though the pace slowed down a bit when interim budget provisions presented in the parliament, it again took momentum subsequently. Particularly last two months were consecutively good. Not only the sale figures increased, but there was also a good thrust … Read More »

No property segment has seen such an unbelievable increase than luxury housing in London. The inflation in prices has made it impossible for some buyers to think even about premium houses, bungalows, villas or apartments. Experts feel that there will be no change in the situation. Rather, prices may increase further in the coming years. … Read More »

Super-basement conversion is the latest trend in London. It is the buzzword today, and builders and construction engineers get calls from everywhere in the city. Not only old constructions, but the owners of newly constructed houses also ask for it. People feel that it not only adds some extra space, but adds a value to … Read More »