If you’re looking to let a property, one of the biggest decisions you will have to make is whether or not to furbish the property. The decision holds significant weight, as it will ultimately determine the type of tenant you are looking for, as well as your out-of-pocket expenses and insurance costs. It can even have an effect on the way you file taxes.
Know where to start with unfurbished properties
January 21st, 2013 HIP-Consultant.co.uk Posted in Home Improvements, Landlords Comments Off on Know where to start with unfurbished properties
How to Develop Your Homes’ Potential
January 10th, 2013 HIP-Consultant.co.uk Posted in Home Improvements, Property Market 1 Comment »
In a time when finances may be tighter than ever, moving home may simply not be an option, but developing your home and adding to its value could be. You might be completely fed up with certain aspects of your home, so make a list of these, alongside a list of the things that you do like about your home, and start evaluating what may be involved in changing what you don’t like about your home.
Searching for a Property – Online, Estate Agents & Developers
January 2nd, 2013 HIP-Consultant.co.uk Posted in Estate Agents, Property Developers, Property Market Comments Off on Searching for a Property – Online, Estate Agents & Developers
Searching for a property can be one of the most exciting yet overwhelming times in your life, with numerous different estate agents, auctions, online websites and new property developments, where do you start? Well, firstly, before you even start the search for a property, you’ll need to establish exactly what you’re looking for, as it is easy to get carried away once you start to look. Have a specific criteria in mind, such as three bedrooms, a garage and a large garden, alongside your maximum budget.
Where are the Cheapest & Most Expensive Floor Spaces in the UK?
December 17th, 2012 HIP-Consultant.co.uk Posted in Property Market Comments Off on Where are the Cheapest & Most Expensive Floor Spaces in the UK?
According to a new study produced by Halifax, the cheapest floor space within a house is in Northern Ireland’s Londonderry, with the most expensive being in London’s Westminster. The study revealed that for a square metre of property in London, you could be paying, on average, a whopping £7,486, but with homes averaging at just 71 square metres, they are the tiniest in the country.
What Happens to Empty Homes?
November 19th, 2012 HIP-Consultant.co.uk Posted in Property Market 1 Comment »
We’ve all seen them. A once beautiful home with original features stood derelict. Boarded up and consigned to the scrap heap. Yet these houses still have a lot of potential.
Should I be selling my home?
November 12th, 2012 HIP-Consultant.co.uk Posted in Estate Agents, Property Market 1 Comment »
If you’re seriously considering selling your home then there are many factors that you will need to consider before you go ahead with it. It’s not just the reasons for selling your home but whether your home is ready to be sold. If you want to move as quickly as possible, it’s important that your home is appealing to those buying it; otherwise you may be sitting with a ‘For Sale’ sign in your front garden for some time.
Report asks landlords – Do you trust your tenants?
November 8th, 2012 HIP-Consultant.co.uk Posted in Insurance, Landlords Comments Off on Report asks landlords – Do you trust your tenants?
Many would argue that for landlords, if you want to have peace of mind. We thought that we’d therefore conduct an investigation into the how trusting the relationships between landlords and tenants are.
What to Look for in a Buy to Let Property
November 5th, 2012 HIP-Consultant.co.uk Posted in Landlords, Rental Market 1 Comment »
If you’re considering investing in property, now may be the best opportunity for you to do it, but you need to make sure that the property you are looking to buy is going to make you more money in the long run. If you’ve got some spare cash set aside for your investment, you’re in a good position to start purchasing your buy to let property, but there are several things you are going to need to consider.
How long does it take to sell a house?
October 31st, 2012 HIP-Consultant.co.uk Posted in Property Market, Property Portals Comments Off on How long does it take to sell a house?
Now that the property market is trending more towards buyers, it’s probably a good time to talk to your estate agent about putting your home on the market. If you want to know how long it will take to sell your home (avoid investing in a new property prematurely), there really is no simple answer.
A Practical Guide to Planning Permission
October 17th, 2012 HIP-Consultant.co.uk Posted in Legal, Property Developers Comments Off on A Practical Guide to Planning Permission
When doing any work on a property, from a large project to a minor modification, ensuring the work adheres to planning permission should be top of the priorities list. If not it could cause a major headache.
What to Consider when Choosing a Rental Property
October 15th, 2012 HIP-Consultant.co.uk Posted in Landlords, Rental Market 1 Comment »
There could be a whole host of reasons as to why you want to rent, from it being the more affordable option to a short-term stay in a particular area, but this doesn’t mean that choosing a rental property is any more lighthearted than actually buying one. From the start you need to know exactly what you should be looking for, what cautions you will need to take, all the while looking at everything as if you are the buyer.