December 4th, 2014 HIP-Consultant.co.uk Posted in Buying Property, Overseas, Property Market Comments Off on US Rolls Out Red Carpet for International Property Investors
Led by Obama, the USA is rolling out the red carpet for international property investors.
Easier to obtain international mortgages, tax eliminating vehicles, increased protections for property investors, and tearing down immigration barriers all adds up to fueling the American real estate market, and making it even more attractive for global investors.
May 20th, 2014 HIP-Consultant.co.uk Posted in Buying Property, Holiday Homes Comments Off on Top Places to Buy a Country Home
Middle Eastern Sheikhs, Eastern European oligarchs and Scandinavians sportsmen are travelling to the UK for their own piece of Downton Abbey.
These wealthy foreigners have been arriving in the UK in droves and snapping up multimillion-pound farms and country estates throughout the country. According to the estate agency Savills, these buyers spent £54 million on Scottish estates in 2013.
May 1st, 2014 HIP-Consultant.co.uk Posted in Buying Property, Property Conveyancing, Selling Property Comments Off on Conveyancing Referral Fees – Money for old Rope?
The property market is on the up again and that can only be good news for everyone. Where there is a buoyant market however there will be opportunists swooping in and looking to cream off profits from the unsuspecting general public. The property market is no different. The opportunists we’re referring to here are estate agents and mortgage brokers and the profits are in the form of referral fees.
April 7th, 2014 HIP-Consultant.co.uk Posted in Buying Property, Property Developers, Property Market Comments Off on What you need to know about the Help to Buy Scheme
The Help to Buy scheme is a new government initiative designed to help first time buyers and existing homeowners move up the property ladder. It is one way the government is trying to boost the economy after the recession and get homeowners moving again. This blog looks into the details of the scheme and how you may be affected by where you live in the country.
March 26th, 2014 HIP-Consultant.co.uk Posted in Buying Property, Moving Home Comments Off on Guide to picking a removal company
It doesn’t matter whether you are moving down the street or across the country, the fact is, it is much less stressful when you choose the right removal company to move your belongings. Not surprisingly, as with any choice like this, it is not as straight forward as it may seem and you may be faced with options you didn’t even know existed. Read on to find out some of the things you need to consider, how you should prepare and what you should expect.
March 12th, 2014 HIP-Consultant.co.uk Posted in Buying Property, Property Market, Rental Market Comments Off on The Pros and Cons of House Swaps
In this day and age people are getting very creative with ways to save money, especially when it comes to extra luxuries like a holiday. Many people consider ‘House Swapping’ with other people in their chosen destination as the experience can cut the costs of accommodation from your holiday. Such agreements come with many positive and negatives that you need to be aware of before you embark on such an adventure. Read on to see what the pros and cons are of house swaps.
January 13th, 2014 HIP-Consultant.co.uk Posted in Buying Property, Rental Market, Selling Property Comments Off on Top 5 property websites; buying or selling or earning extra income
Selling your home or buying a new home can be a difficult task to face and sometimes we feel like we need all the help we can get. Lucky for us, the Internet was invented and now we have a multitude of websites available to guide us in the right direction with advice, property and statistics.
December 11th, 2013 HIP-Consultant.co.uk Posted in Buying Property, Property Market Comments Off on 3 tips for finding bargain flats for sale in Newcastle upon Tyne
Property in the UK increased in value by an average of 3.1 per cent between October 2012 and October 2013. However, while the UK as a whole is witnessing signs of life, the property market in the North East is seeing a slow recovery.
December 4th, 2013 HIP-Consultant.co.uk Posted in Buying Property, Property Conveyancing Comments Off on Buying a property online
Ever since the emergence of e-commerce, a lot of us have ditched the shops in favour of ordering online from the comfort of our homes. In fact, as The Guardian reports, internet shopping is set to account for the biggest proportion of sales yet.
You may be familiar buying our clothes and even groceries on the internet, but have you ever considered buying a property online? Advancements in technology have made this possible, so here is everything you need to know.
November 29th, 2013 HIP-Consultant.co.uk Posted in Buying Property, Property Conveyancing Comments Off on New vs old houses: A guide for first-time buyers
One of the most basic yet difficult decisions when buying your first home is deciding whether to purchase a new-build or an older property. You can decide beforehand in order to streamline the selection process, but you can also use pros and cons to determine the best option when weighing up one type of property against another post viewing.
October 21st, 2013 HIP-Consultant.co.uk Posted in Buying Property, Property Market, Selling Property Comments Off on 95% of people now search for their next home online
Online property portals now the most popular home search method. Are traditional estate agents a thing of the past?
The way that people now search for their home has changed dramatically in the last decade. Whereas years ago the estate agent would be the first point of call, now the majority of potential buyers don’t even need to leave home to begin their search.