Think you can’t afford to get on the property ladder? Well, think again. Thanks to changes in the mortgage market, the reality may be very different. Many aspiring first-time buyers (FTBs) have the wrong idea when it comes to mortgages, new research has found. A study by mortgage brokers Alexander Hall says many would-be FTBs don’t realise just how much the mortgage landscape has improved in the...
If you have a house or flat to let (or relet), then chances are you’ll have many applicants to choose from. Here are some thoughts on managing the process and selecting the very best tenant. Have a great ‘to let’ advert Have a detailed and accurate description of your rental, along with good photographs. This helps by ensuring that only those tenants for whom the...
Whether it's pruning, planting or general maintenance, there’s plenty to keep you busy in the garden this month. Here’s a list of tasks to do in your garden now to prepare for the upcoming winter and next spring. Sweep, clear and tidy When the gorgeous red, yellow and orange autumn leaves start hitting the ground, it's time to get raking. Collect up dead leaves (ideally put them in a...
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