It’s no easy feat for young people to get on the property ladder, with large deposits needing to be saved and tight criteria needing to be met with a mortgage lender.New research from “The First Time Buyers Age Index” has revealed the most affordable cities in the UK for first-time …
Latest official figures published from the Ministry of Housing, Communities and Local Government (MHCLG) has revealed that over 170,000 new homes were built for the year ending June 2019 - an 11 year high for the UK.The data shows that a total of 173,600 new homes were built during the …
When it comes to selling your home it’s important to put your house in the best position possible to attract buyers. Competition to achieve that sale means you have to ensure your property stands out from the crowd for all the right reasons, but how can you go about doing …
According to a report from popular high-street lenders Halifax, house prices in the UK had edged ahead by the end of the summer with the property market showing a degree of resilience despite the political uncertainty that continues to hang over the country. Halifax have revealed that the average house …
Last year we wrote about the introduction of new legal Energy Performance Certificate (EPC) efficiency requirements for property owners and landlords in April 2018. These new regulations have gone a long way to help ensure that properties are up to standard when it comes to efficient energy usage.For the majority …
If you’ve been thinking about moving home, it’s important you consider all costs involved. Beyond the price of the property and the deposit you’ll have to put down, there are several fees you’ll need to ensure you’ve budgeted for. These include the cost of legal services, stamp duty costs, the …
New research by property portal Zoopla has revealed that the average British homeowner remains in their property for 20.8 years.Zoopla analysed the average turnover of local properties at local authority level across the UK to calculate the average number of years a homeowner remains within a property before moving out.Many …
Successfully putting yourself in the position to buy your own home is the aspiration of many people. Tying your name to the mortgage of a property is likely to be the biggest financial commitment you’ll ever make, and it’ll have an impact on your financial situation until the day it’s …
Cardiff Bay turns into a hive of activity at the slightest sight of the sun – and the area's property market is no different.We've registered 87 prospective buyers and 141 prospective tenants in the last two weeks, suggesting that the warm weather evokes the “I'd love to live in the …
Arriving this December is The Bank development in Cardiff Bay, boasting a blend of ornate heritage and modern luxury. Only 10 individual apartments are available, with CGI to follow shortly. Features are currently being reintroduced to the building, including plastered cornicing and various panel detailing. The original sash windows have been …
