Tag: moving home
Advising utility companies and other authorities that you are moving home
If you are moving home, you will have a long list of organisations to contact. We take a look at how to advise the local authority and utility companies of your new address and avoid the potential difficulties and penalties that could arise if this isn’t done properly. As soon as you exchange contracts and...
Easy eco upgrades for your home
A recent study from Money.co.uk has found that homeowners could add £29,000 to the value of their property by undertaking some easy eco upgrades. As green living becomes more and more important, homeowners have the opportunity to save money as well as the planet by making some simple changes. The study compared the cost of...
Eight steps to a successful mortgage application
Applying for a mortgage can be one of the most stressful parts of buying a home. We take a look at how to maximise the chances of your chosen lender saying yes. Obtaining a mortgage in principle before you make an offer on a property is a good way of showing the seller that you...
Re arrange the space in your home to increase its value
If you are looking to increase the value of your home without adding an expensive extension, self-storage company Space Station has some ideas on how you can add up to 20 per cent to the price. Maximising your property’s value before you put it on the market means you may have a better sum to...
Mortgage approvals are up and low deposit mortgages are back
Mortgage approvals hit a 13-year high in the last months of 2020, while the return of low deposit mortgages means that first-time buyers will have a better chance of stepping onto the property ladder. Despite economic turmoil, the house market has been buoyant as buyers look to take advantage of the Stamp Duty holiday, set...
Changing attitudes to property post Covid 19
New research has found that over one-third of people expect to be working from home regularly in the future. Homebuilder Barratt Homes and GoodMore Global Ltd have conducted a study into changing attitudes to working from home and people’s wishes when it comes to moving home. Researchers questioned 750 participants from London and South East...
Top tips for packing when moving home
Packing to move house can be a huge undertaking, particularly if you have the contents of a family home to deal with. We take a look at some top tips for an easy move. Start decluttering as soon as you can Perhaps the most important tip is to make a start as soon as you...