UK HOUSE PRICE INDEX: MAY 2016 (released 19 July 2016)
The May 2016 house price index data for the UK showed a monthly rise of 1.1 per cent across England, Wales, Scotland and Northern Ireland, bringing the average house price to...
Help-to-Buy
The Government Help to Buy initiatives have proved popular since their launch in 2013, allowing thousands of First Time Buyers to step onto the property ladder.
It is worth noting however, that these schemes are...
Economic News - 12th July 2016
The referendum vote at the end of June in favour of leaving the EU will have a major effect on the UK economy in both the short and the long term.
In the immediate aftermath, the Bank of...
Coventry Building Society Increases Rental Requirement
Tuesday, August 2, 2016
Coventry Building Society increases rental requirement
Coventry Building Society has become the latest lender to raise the rental income requirement on their Buy-to-Let mortgages. As of this week their calculation has...
City living and city cycling go hand-in-hand. Choosing cycling over driving will not only reduce your carbon footprint but you will also arrive to work energetic and carefree, having avoided that frustrating peak hour’s traffic....
It’s no secret that moving house is listed as one of the most stressful things you can do. Choosing a good estate agent who will act as your partner during this process is a great starting point, but what do you do if things get...
What compromises should you make when buying a home
Monday, July 18, 2016
In an ideal world there would be no such thing as compromise – houses would perfectly match our long list of criteria, and fall within our budget. Sadly, the reality is a little more complex. Even within the same household,...
For today’s First Time Buyers, one of the biggest challenges involved in trying to get a foot on that elusive property ladder is raising the deposit.
With house prices seemingly on the increase all the time, even...
You often hear people talking about the stress of moving home. With so much to organise, it's hardly surprising. You'll need a reliable, local solicitor for your conveyancing – and we know just the team!
