It’s a well-known fact that selling your home is one of the most stressful things you can do in your lifetime; add in the current economy and your stress levels may be going through the roof before you’ve even started to do anything about selling your home. Equally, when it comes to selling your home you’re often encouraged to make various home improvements to make the property more appealing to potential buyers – but what do you do if you simply cannot afford to make these kinds of improvements?
Sticking to a Budget When Selling Your Home
May 6th, 2013 HIP-Consultant.co.uk Posted in Property Market, Selling Property | Comments Off on Sticking to a Budget When Selling Your Home
Failure to Complete Following Exchange of Contracts
April 25th, 2013 HIP-Consultant.co.uk Posted in Property Conveyancing, Property Market | Comments Off on Failure to Complete Following Exchange of Contracts
At any time during Conveyancing transaction up to the point that contracts are exchanged both the buyer and the seller are free to withdraw from the transaction. They can do so without incurring any penalty and they do not need to give any reason.
Extending Your Home? What You Can & Can’t Do
April 17th, 2013 HIP-Consultant.co.uk Posted in Home Improvements, Legal | Comments Off on Extending Your Home? What You Can & Can’t Do
In the majority of cases when it comes to extending your home or converting your loft, you will find you don’t need planning permission due to your development rights. However, when planning an extension you will always need to check because it will depend on the size of your new plans.
Getting an Accurate Property Valuation
April 10th, 2013 HIP-Consultant.co.uk Posted in Rental Market, Selling Property | Comments Off on Getting an Accurate Property Valuation
To determine the potential sale price of your property in the current marketplace, you will need to get an accurate valuation. Property valuations can be complex and difficult as there are various elements that have to be taken into account to be able to set an accurate value. It is important that if selling your property, the valuation is accurate as this may affect the length of time your property is on the market for. Finding the right valuation isn’t necessarily about finding the highest valuation.
Is a rent to buy property the correct route for you?
April 8th, 2013 HIP-Consultant.co.uk Posted in Buying Property, Rental Market | Comments Off on Is a rent to buy property the correct route for you?
As the economy continues to stagnate, the government is keen to get the housing market moving as much as it can. To this end, there are now numerous schemes that are aiming to help first-time buyers in particular get on the property ladder. The thinking behind this is that first-time buyers are the fuel for the rest of the market and without them able to buy, no one else can move up the ladder.
Selling Your Home Using Images
March 25th, 2013 HIP-Consultant.co.uk Posted in Property Market, Selling Property | Comments Off on Selling Your Home Using Images
The decision as to whether or not a potential buyer views your home could be resting on the images that have been used to advertise your property online. Increasingly, property buyers are scouring the internet for their dream home; entering their criteria and choosing the ones they want to view at the click of a button. But is your house showcasing itself well enough through these images?
Top buy-to-let hotspots
March 20th, 2013 HIP-Consultant.co.uk Posted in Landlords, Rental Market | 1 Comment »
The buy-to-let market could be a shining light when it comes to property investment. In fact, according to research, average UK rents have increased by 13.6% since 2009; and in addition to this, the latest Census figures show that the proportion of UK households renting is now at 36% compared to 31% ten years ago . So, if you have the money to invest in property, choosing the buy-to-let market could be the way to go.
Is London Property the Best Investment?
March 19th, 2013 HIP-Consultant.co.uk Posted in Property Market | Comments Off on Is London Property the Best Investment?
If you’re thinking about investing in property, is London the place to do it? With widespread issues in the property market, any investment in property is a risky business, but new figures have revealed that London property prices have continued to rise, with the gap between these properties and the rest of England being larger than previous years.
Underground Extensions – An Affordable Option?
March 12th, 2013 HIP-Consultant.co.uk Posted in Home Improvements | Comments Off on Underground Extensions – An Affordable Option?
You’ve got a damp, dark cellar that’s full of old bits of furniture, rubbish that needs throwing out and what the kid’s are sure is a monster lurking in there. Is it time to turn this excess space into a useable room that will not only give you that extra room you’ve always dreamed of but should add value to your property when you choose to sell it?
Mortgage Options For When In Negative Equity
March 1st, 2013 HIP-Consultant.co.uk Posted in Mortgages | Comments Off on Mortgage Options For When In Negative Equity
Negative equity can be the scariest phrase to any individual, especially when he or she has a huge outstanding mortgage. So, what exactly constitutes negative equity? Negative equity is the condition where an individual’s home has a lower value when compared to the outstanding mortgage that they have left to address. It goes without saying that negative equity only holds good for those with ownership over property.
Initial Costs to Plan for when Buying a New Home?
February 25th, 2013 HIP-Consultant.co.uk Posted in Mortgages, Property Market | Comments Off on Initial Costs to Plan for when Buying a New Home?
If you’re about to make one of the biggest investments of your life – buying a home – it is crucial that you have looked into every possible cost that you could be presented with. You may feel as though you can comfortably afford your mortgage, but have you taken into account all of those additional costs, such as stamp duty, solicitor fees and on-going monthly payments of various insurances?