Category “Property”
How to be a first-time home buyer
If you are only buying your own home to “invest” in property you may find the next couple of years a little disappointing. Most predictions for house prices for 2011 are that they will be lower by the end of the year than the beginning. I do not see any sustained house price growth re-emerging … Read More »
Tradesmen
When you come to tackle your renovation project you will need to call upon the services of builders, plumbers, electricians and other tradesmen. If you are planning to undertake a large project, and / or have enough spare cash, it may be worth employing a project manager to oversee them. If not, you will need … Read More »
Area Research
It’s always a good idea to research the area before going ahead with buying a house in it. There are a number of elements you need to keep an eye out for, the importance you attach to each one will depend on your priorities, and who you ultimately decide to sell on to when you … Read More »
House Price Research
How much should you pay for a renovation project? A useful indicator is how much houses sold for in the area you are looking in. It is now much easier to research these prices thanks to the Land Registry who publish this information on the internet. All you have to do is input the postcode … Read More »
Top ten tips on how to negotiate when buying a renovation property
Top ten tips on how to negotiate when buying a renovation property, and save thousands of pounds It’s stating the obvious, but when you walk into a newsagents and want a Mars Bar you pay the price on the sticker. 50p last time I looked. It would look a bit odd if you said, “Sorry … Read More »
Want to Sell Your House? Give it a name!
If you have trouble selling your house, you should consider giving it a name rather than a number, according to a survey. The name “Rose Cottage”, “The Lodge” or “Woodlands” conjures up images of a rural idyll and property full of character, far more than if the same house merely had a street number, according … Read More »
What next for house prices?
What next for house Prices? Last week The Telegraph asked a panel of industry experts if they agreed confidence in the housing market had strengthened. RICS Chief Economist Simon Rubinsohn said, “I think that confidence has improved since the end of the year but it remains fragile and has a strong regional dimension. Our headline … Read More »
Free first-time buyers’ guide to block management
Buying a flat or apartment can be a lot more complicated than buying a house: who is responsible for communal areas? Is the building insured? What if something in the hall or stairwell gets broken? Residential development managing company Chainbow has just launched a free online guide for first-time buyers to answer all these questions. … Read More »
Rent increase rapidly across the UK
Rent increases rapidly across the UK Strong tenant demand and falling supply is pushing rental prices higher according to the latest RICS UK Residential Lettings Survey. Rents rose at a rapid pace in the three months to the end of January, as falling supply of rental properties and strong tenant demand continued to drive prices … Read More »
Identifying Asbestos Material
Identifying Asbestos How do you know if you have asbestos in your property? Asbestos Containing Material There are thousands of products that contain asbestos and these are referred to as being “asbestos containing materials” – and they come in all shapes and sizes. Asbestos has been used since the late 1800’s and the health problems … Read More »
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