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Stamp duty changes recently acquired the maximum coverage in the UK media recently. Whether it is print media or audio-visual; the topic was mentioned very frequently because it touches the heart of everyone in the country. It is said that the recent changes will affect more than 98 percent buyers. The change has been made … Read More »

It is great news for everyone in the UK that home borrowings are showing an increasing trend after so many years. As per the latest statistics, it is quite evident that at least 10 to 12 percent increase is consistent from last four quarters. Even the number of loan applications has increased 3% as compared … Read More »

It looks quite simple when people decide about buying a property. In a typical deal, sellers contact a broker and give him or her authority of selling property in the form of a written document called brokerage contract. Broker starts searching for a potential buyer and negotiates with them acting as an intermediate party. Once … Read More »

Today, the majority of people live in big cities on a rental basis. The rents are exorbitant, and there is a recurring increase at periodic intervals. However, purchasing own home is just unaffordable. Shared ownership emerges as a suitable solution in this scenario. Some people feel that a shared ownership is buying a house with … Read More »

A chartered surveyor assesses condition and value of a physical asset like a house, a construction project or a commercial building.  People call him when there is a need of independent assessment of the property. There are various types of surveyors and all belong to a professional body that certifies and gives license to operate … Read More »

What is better, to rent a house or buy it? Undoubtedly, realty market has shown a fantastic time in the past and a promising future is there. Still, when there is time of slowdown, economic turmoil, and difficult financial decisions; there can be multiple consequences if the decision goes wrong. If the market flourishes, then … Read More »

Do you want to make sure that your family will have a great life in the future? Well, these ideas might help:   Buy a house for them. Investing in your own home can be one of the greatest decisions you could ever make in this lifetime. Why? This is simply so because it feels … Read More »

Before investing in any property, it is important to check its overall quality, right? Of course, the last thing that you want to do is spend loads of money into a house or office that cannot offer the security that you badly need. So, make sure you follow these tips if you want to ensure … Read More »

The right surveying team can do wonders in giving you peace of mind and ensuring that you choose the perfect property to invest in, so, make sure you only hire the right company. Here are some vital considerations: Is the team well experienced? This is easy to determine since you just have to look into … Read More »

Since your bedroom serves as your private sanctuary in the house, it is just right that you do ways to keep it pleasant and comfortable. This is why it would be great if you can make use of the following tips: Have it properly checked. Even before extending your current home, constructing an additional room, … Read More »