Searching for a new property can be an intensely exciting experience, as there are plenty of high quality homes currently on the market. The criteria you use to select your new home will be entirely personal to you and your family, but there are plenty of tried and tested methods to help you find somewhere comfortable, practical and aesthetically pleasing. There’s no reason why you should view the...
Buying Property
Reports are now showing that house buyers in England and Wales are now paying the largest proportion of asking prices in well over a decade. Not since September of 2002 has the average percentage been at this level. Other promising figures suggest that the UK’s housing market overall may be on the mend, although London’s my not be quite as strong as it has been. The past two months have seen...
Money is getting harder and harder to come by these days and banks aren’t as willing to lend as they used to be. This doesn’t mean you shouldn’t consider owning a home if you don’t already. The market may be a little down, but the inventory is great; there are thousands of homes up for sale at competitive prices. Understand what you’re getting into. Before you take the leap...
Apartments in Great Britain England is a country with a thousands years of history, steady-state economy, unique traditions and popular tourist attractions. The property market remains an attractive proposition to many overseas buyers. With demand outstripping supply buying a property in many parts of England can still be very profitable investment. With a growing population and a strengthen economy is...
While it’s not a new observation, it’s true to say that Christmas is a very special time. There’s something about it that brings people together, heals rifts and emphasises the value of family and friends. Not to mention the sack-loads of presents. Be that as it may, many people complain about the tedium of the festive period; how each year is the same, how uninspiring it is to be...
Steady increases in UK house prices is great news for those already on the property ladder but a source of depression for those trying to buy property for the first time. A recent survey indicates that even those with the greatest potential to earn higher salaries cannot get a foot hold on the property ladder. The third annual Scottish Widows...
Fractional or shared ownership could see you spending money like the owner of Chelsea Football Club billionaire Roman Abramovich. Well that might be an exaggeration but it is true that your spending power can increase dramatically. Fancy owning a luxury holiday property or a race horse or a yacht. Shared (fractional) ownership could be the answer says Neil Robertson of...
Homes on the west coast of Britain have been tipped as the most profitable in seaside areas for UK property investors, having seen the strongest levels of house price growth in the past five years.The seaside town to see the largest degree of growth is in fact on the east coast. Seaham, in County Durham, experienced a 181 per cent increase in value.However, 14 of the top 20 coastal towns that had the...
The capital continues to be the most active and thriving area of the UK property market, according to a new report, with prices growing by 2.5 per cent in July.Property agent Knight Frank states that prices in London are now 20.6 per cent higher than they were this time last year, providing good news for homeowners considering selling a property.One of the reasons behind the booming prices is City workers...
France and Spain, traditionally popular areas of for UK investors considering property abroad, continue to be in demand despite new emerging regions, according to reports. According to property specialists Assetz, Cyprus, Bulgaria, Romania, Malta and Estonia have all been growing in popularity as areas for overseas property investment. The emergence of these areas has been attributed to factors such as...