Understanding the most common mistakes people make when remortgaging can save you time and money. There are several mistakes that are frequently made when remortgaging. We go through the top seven remortgage mistakes that we see and explain how to avoid them. Remortgaging is often beneficial, giving you the chance to move to a better…
The government has scrapped its plans to require rental properties to be more energy efficient. As part of a reduction in commitment to green issues, it now intends to allow landlords to continue letting properties with low energy efficiency ratings. The government previously intended to change the law so that rental properties would have to…
A new study has found that one-third of those selling up and moving to a new home are downsizing. For the majority, the reason behind the move is an empty nest. Park home buying company Quickmove Properties surveyed nearly 7,000 UK home sellers who had sold within the previous year, asking them whether the size…
As the new year unfolds, it’s a prime opportunity for homeowners to consider embarking on a journey of selling their properties and ushering in a fresh chapter in their lives. If you’re contemplating putting your house on the market, now is the perfect time to start preparing. A well-prepared home not only attracts potential buyers…
If you are buying or you already own a leasehold property and the freeholder is absent or cannot be identified, this can cause problems. We take a look at the situation and how to deal with the difficulties it can create. The freeholder, also referred to as the landlord, has a range of obligations in…
If you are hoping to secure a mortgage to buy a property, it is crucial to check that your credit score is as healthy as possible. We look at how to improve your score, giving you access to the best possible mortgage deals. Securing a good interest rate for your mortgage can save you a…
Figures released by the country’s biggest mortgage lender Halifax have revealed that UK house prices fell at their sharpest rate for 14 years. The data revealed that an average UK home has fallen in price by £14,000 to £279,659 in just one year. In August alone there was a drop of 4.6% compared to the…
Moving house around Christmas in the UK may sound like a challenging feat, but with a sprinkle of festive cheer and a dash of practicality, you can turn the experience into a merry adventure. Here are some tips, complete with insights from Christmas enthusiast Louise Stephens-Pantoja, Head of Operations at LPL, to help you jingle…
The government is promoting the installation of heat pumps in homes to replace boilers, with vouchers being offered to homeowners who wish to make the switch. The Department for Energy Security and Net Zero has announced that qualifying for a heat pump grant will be simplified and financial assistance made more widely available. The vouchers…
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