Everything to bear in mind while finding your new home If you’re looking for your new dream home, you should know what to look for before you start touring open houses. From budget and location to amenities and size, here’s how to find the perfect home for you without too much hassle. Checklist Know what you want in your new home, starting with the basics. If you love to cook, look for a...
Buying Property
Buying a house is incredibly exciting. But, it can also be overwhelming. If you are a first-time buyer, there is probably a lot you haven’t thought about and it can be hard to know where to start. Below are five things that you absolutely must consider when you start to view potential new homes. Location When it comes to choosing a location, you’ve probably got a lot more options than you...
Buying a house is a huge milestone in the average person’s life. Unless you were born into money or made a killing very early on, it takes years of hard work before you are in the financial situation to even consider it. And while some don’t mind delaying this milestone and paying rent on an apartment in the meantime, others feel like they can no longer wait. They have a child on the way, or...
Buying a house can be both exciting and stressful, but how do you ensure that you get it right? Read our guide on the top things to consider when buying a property. Attend several viewings Your home is probably the biggest investment you will ever make, so don’t make a snap decision about it after just one viewing. Second, third and even fourth visits can be very helpful in allowing you to spot...
Having a roof over your head is what a home is all about, but how many people actually know what to look for when it comes to a home’s roofing? There are several important elements to inspect before you buy or sell a home, in terms of a safe and sound roof. Luckily, you don’t have to become an expert to be able to spot when a roof is in need of maintenance or repair. Start with these tips and...
Most people have no idea what they’re in for when buying a new home. Sure, you can research how to prepare and learn from the experiences of others, but every homebuyer is unique, with a situation unlike that of everybody else. The underwriting process may require efforts you didn’t consider when imagining your first home. There are a million other ways problems can crop up, as well. All of...
As residents of the British Isles, we’re quite lucky in a way to have such a wide variety of options available when it comes to investing in property. There are many major cities spread around the country and each of which can offer something different. With this, the choice can be almost too much in some cases and knowing just where to look can be a challenge. So, to make this easier for you, in...
You have finally found your dream home. After years of scrimping and months of searching, you have finally find the perfect property and are ready to drop your deposit and make the current owners and offer they can’t refuse. Stop there. Before you make any big claims, there are a couple of last things that you really need to check. They are right at the top of things that First Time Buyers wish...
When it comes to purchasing a home, you'd want to be certain that you are getting full bang for your buck. Whether you’ve been saving for a long time or you just came into some lump sum amount, the story is the same. You want to avoid making an irreversible descison that can cost you high six-figure sums. Fortunately, Home Inspections exist to help you ensure that the property you are looking to...
Even though the share of cash-buyers is seen to drop in most areas, it’s still 100% true that cash is still king, particularly at the lower end of the market. This makes it tough for the traditional property buyers to compete with the cash buyers, especially in this environment of tight inventory. So, you must be wondering who these cash buyers are and where they’re located. Real estate...