Estate Agent vs Cash Buyer: What’s Faster and Better?
When you decide to sell your home, two options tend to come up quickly: using an estate agent or selling to a cash buyer. Both can get you to the finish line, but the route, the timeline, and the money you walk away with can look very different. This guide breaks down exactly what each […]
Landlord EV Charger Grants Explained
Electric vehicles are becoming part of everyday life across the UK, and tenants are increasingly looking for rental properties that can accommodate them. If you are a landlord, the good news is that there is a government grant for EV chargers designed to help cover the cost of installation. Here is everything you need to […]
Moving House Checklist: Everything You Need to Do When Selling Your Home
Selling your home is one of the biggest decisions you will ever make. But once that offer is accepted, the real work begins. There are solicitors to instruct, removal companies to book, utilities to cancel, and a long list of organisations waiting for your new address. Without a clear plan, it is easy for things […]
Can I buy a house with a lifetime mortgage?
In the UK, a lifetime mortgage is a form of equity release where you borrow against your home and usually do not repay the loan until you die or move permanently into long term care, with interest that may roll up over time if you do not make payments. The biggest decision drivers for this […]
How long does a house valuation take?
For most UK homeowners, the question how long does a house valuation take is really two questions: how long the appointment lasts, and how long it takes to receive a usable valuation and get the home ready for market. A typical in person estate agent valuation in the UK is usually around 30 to 60 minutes, although […]
Who arranges survey when buying a house
Short answer who arranges the survey Buying a home is exciting, but it can also be stressful because you are committing a significant amount of money. One of the most common questions we hear from buyers is simple. Who arranges the survey when buying a house? This guide explains who does what, when to book your survey, […]
Ways to Increase Your Home’s Sale Price Before You List
This guide is written for UK home sellers who want practical, evidence based ways to increase home sale price before listing, without wasting money on improvements that do not pay back. It is also written from the perspective of experienced local agents who see what buyers respond to in real viewings, not just in theory. […]
Do I Pay Stamp Duty When Selling a House?
When selling your house, one of the common questions is: do you, as the seller, have to pay Stamp Duty? In England Stamp Duty Land Tax (SDLT) is a tax on property purchases; meaning it’s paid by the buyer, not the seller. The good news is that sellers do not pay Stamp Duty when selling a […]
What Does ‘Under Offer’ Mean on a House?
If you’re searching for a home in the UK, you may come across listings labeled “Under Offer.” It’s a common term on estate agent boards and property websites, but what does under offer actually mean on a house? In plain English, “under offer” means the seller has received an offer from a buyer and has […]
When Do You Pay the Deposit on a House?
When buying a house, at what point do you actually hand over the deposit? This is a common question for homebuyers, especially first time buyers. In the UK, you typically pay your house deposit at the point of exchanging contracts and not when your offer is first accepted. Exchange of contracts usually happens before completion (moving day), […]