You could be paying your estate agent thousands of pounds to help you sell your property, so it’s worth asking a few questions before you think about signing on the dotted line. What’s Your Commission? The commission is the percentage … Continue reading →
A survey sponsored by estate agent, Foxtons, recently got wide press coverage when it revealed that the average home buyer makes up their mind about a property, in just eight minutes. This proves yet again, that first impressions are the … Continue reading →
Unfortunately, repossession is a reality that many home owners are faced with every day in the UK, but there are certain steps you can take before it gets to this stage in a bid to keep possession of your home. … Continue reading →
If you’re thinking of renting out a property to tenants there are lot of things to take into account. Your responsibilities as a landlord may be difficult to keep to if you live far away or have difficulties with mobility … Continue reading →
The number of landlords seeking vacant possession of their properties has fallen 43 per cent year on year, according to the National Landlords Association (NLA). In 2012, 20 per cent of landlords sought vacant possession, compared to 14 per cent … Continue reading →
Since the financial crash, many people have been struggling to make ends meet and live within their means. Credit cards and loans can often be tempting when there is an important bill to pay or even when you want a … Continue reading →
For years now people have been making tidy profits out of the housing market. It seemed like it could only go up, but now all of that has changed. It is possible to lose as well as gain in property, … Continue reading →
According to Guardian, mortgage loans reached a new height in the beginning of 2013. In January 2013, the number of approved homebuyer mortgages reached 55,785 in comparison to 50,058 during the previous months. Mortgage lending increased by one billion pounds … Continue reading →
Note: s93 of the Tribunals Courts and Enforcement Act 2007 was bought into force on 1 October 2012. This enables a charging order to be made even though the client has not defaulted in payment of the instalment order. When … Continue reading →
Are you having problems living up to the cost of daily life following your retirement? In today’s age of economic crisis and increasing prices of commodities, chances of most retirees answering this question with a yes is quite high. However, … Continue reading →
Have you ever wondered who owns your property, you or the mortgage company? Or does someone else have a say in what happens when you want to sell the property? I do not pretend to be an expert on Property … Continue reading →
How does a Lease Option Agreement work? An Investor and a Vendor (property owner) enter into what is known as an Option Agreement. The Option Agreement gives the Investor the opportunity to purchase the property at a mutually agree price … Continue reading →
There has been a great deal of talk in the UK press of late about equity release. Is it a good idea? Is it safe? Do retirees get a raw deal from such plans? These are all questions that the … Continue reading →
Here is an example of somebody who owned the property and went bankrupt in 2008. Over a three-year period they were evicted from their property and the property was sold. XX XX 2012 Dear Sirs XXXX – In Bankruptcy Croydon … Continue reading →
Using the internet to get out of debt Not everyone has the golden touch, and some of us need more help than others when it comes to getting our finances back on track. Luckily, there is more help out there … Continue reading →