Long-term outlook for house prices You may or may not have seen the recent report by Rightmove which suggests that prices will increase by up to 30% over the next five years. A number of the large tabloids followed with this story, but is it true? If you refer back to my previous post on how prices have changed over the last 10 years you […]
When Is A Good Time To Sell?
When is a good time to Sell?? The question of when to sell his largely influenced by the onward purchase. What do I mean by this? Most people choose to move for a specific purpose, be it job relocation, schools for children, more space, smaller garden, quieter location and the list goes on.. As such these conditions hold the key to the best time to […]
When Is A Good Time To Buy?
When is a good time to buy? Buy low and sell high, that’s what I was always taught! It isn’t always quite that easy though… especially when your talking about your home. The classic market trend from year to year is that prices increase at the beginning part of the year and then correct in autumn and winter. If this year is to follow that […]
Move Home With Just 5% Deposit
Move home with just 5% deposit How help to buy can help you. The help to buy mortgage guarantee scheme can help you move home with as little has 5% deposit. Some key facts on the mortgage guarantee scheme. Available to all buyers first-time buyers and existing home owners. Available on all existing homes and newbuilds. Applies to properties up to the value of £600,000. […]
Autumn Is On The Way
I saw this this at breakfast and it made me think… Autumn is on the way…… But that does men that there is time for one last push to get your property sold before Christmas! In my experience this can actually be one of the most productive times of the year, as there is an imminent time scale that all parties are working towards. […]
How Have Property Prices Changed Over The Last 10 Years?
How have property prices changed over the last 10 years? Well in short they have gone up! Have a look at this chart to get a better understanding on how they have fluctuated. Basically prices have been stuck in a range for a very long time and only in the last few months have they managed to break higher. Click on the picture to see how […]