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Quick Tips for First-Time Buyers

Taking that first step on the property ladder is simultaneously exciting and terrifying. No matter how old you are, buying your first property will make you feel like a proper grown-up. Before you even find the right property, there’s lots to learn, so in this quick read, we’ve pulled together our top five tips for first-time buyers. Be mortgage savvy There are so many different options...

Top Tips for Managing Joint Tenancies

When they run smoothly, joint tenancies can be a good source of income for landlords. This three-minute read explains how to get the best out of them. Joint tenancies are a great way for friends or couples to live together and share the rental burden. (Think about best buddies and flatmates Joey and Chandler in Friends, they had a ball,right?) And joint tenancies can also be good news...

The Bank of Mum and Dad Comes to the Rescue

This two-minute read looks at parents’ integral role in helping young people get on the property ladder. There’s one financial institution that never seems to go out of fashion, and that’s the dear old Bank of Mum and Dad (or BOMAD for people who like acronyms). About half of all first-time buyers (FTBs) last year relied on BOMAD, with parents dishing out a record £9.8 billion to help...

A Guide to Reference Checks for Landlords

Don’t make the rookie mistake of cutting corners with reference checks – it’s a sure-fire way to wind up with a nightmare tenant. A three-minute read. When it comes to tenant selection, there’s a saying that all landlords should heed: Go with the right tenant, not the first tenant. Sometimes, landlords are so eager to see rent payments rolling in that they treat the reference checking...

Two Property Trends That Sellers Need to Know about

This three-minute read looks at the current market trends and what they mean for people who are looking to sell up. Are you thinking of selling your home? Then let’s look at two trends that have dominated the market over the past year and see what they mean for you.  Demand is strong Many people predicted that the robust demand seen in early 2021 would fizzle out when the Stamp...

Repairs and Maintenance – What Are a Landlord’s Responsibilities?

This two-minute read details a five-point plan to help landlords manage their maintenance responsibilities.  There’s no quick fix when it comes to maintenance and repairs; to avoid stressful and costly tenant disputes, landlords need to be organised and proactive. Who is responsible for what? Always check your contract, but as a general rule, landlords are responsible for structural...

What’s a Green Mortgage and How Do You Get One

If you’re taking out a new mortgage or about to refinance your property, have you considered a green mortgage? No? Never heard of it? Well, that’s what we’re here for. A green mortgage is not actually new. In fact, the concept was first launched about 30 years ago but wasn’t used much. However, in the last few years, green mortgages have been gaining momentum, and are being offered by more...

Mark Stress Awareness Month By Helping Others

Whichever way you look at it, modern life is stressful. And the 2020s? Well so far, this new decade has caused unparalleled levels of stress. Whether it’s the pressure of daily life, the juggling of responsibilities, or the state of the world right now, stress can have physical, mental, and emotional repercussions for people of all ages. And it needs to be taken seriously. April is Stress...

Things to Consider If You’re Selling Your Home Due to Financial Reasons

If you’re experiencing financial difficulties, you may be considering selling your home. This is a very challenging decision and needs to be given some serious thought. In this two-minute read, we look at some areas to think about before you decide whether to sell your property or not. This piece is not meant to offer financial advice. We recommend speaking to a financial expert before making...

The Rental Trend That Could Be Good News for Savvy Landlords

We explore what the rising rate of older renters means for landlords. A two-minute read.  Landlords looking to secure reliable, long-term tenants shouldn’t overlook a growing demographic in the rental sector – the older renter. Recent statistics* show that the proportion of people aged 45 to 54 who rent is 16% (up 5% in ten years). During the same period, the proportion of renters...

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