With conflicting reports from the media, how can you really know what is occurring in the UK housing market ? A house price index is a collection of key statistics that track the movement of house prices. The majority of the indices in the UK, are...
Home owners, deciding to introduce a pet to the home, should not take the decision lightly. Pets can have a big impact on the fabric of the home and ultimately, the value, when you come to sell. It is easy to focus on the positive side...
Your next door neighbour, wishes to extend their property to the rear, insert a new bay window to an existing side wall and also add a loft conversion. These alterations are likely to obstruct the amount of light to your property and the planners indicate...
All land in England and Wales, whether or not it is registered at the Land Registry, has a Freehold Title. The Freehold Title, may be subject to a Lease, such as in a flat or block of flats, who have the right to occupy the property,...
Many home owners become confused, when trying to establish if they have a damp or condensation problem, when noticing moisture in the main walls. Although condensation, often has symptoms to damp, green mould on plastered walls, for instance, its causes are quite different, from those...
When purchasing an apartment, flat or maisonette, in England and Wales, the tenure, which is the form of registration, at Land Registry, will normally be Leasehold. Leasehold means that you have the right to occupy the flat for a set period of time, (the residual amount...
If you are considering renting out your house or flat, there are a number of things to consider, before placing it on the rental market. The better presented the property, the higher the calibre of the tenant, coupled with the prospect of maximising, the highest...
Having a good security system in place and preventative measures will give you a positive selling point and hopefully a good track record, if when selling your home, your prospective buyers ask you the question “have you ever been burgled?” You are 10 times more likely...
When considering improvements to your home, your biggest investment, choose wisely so that you maximise your return on the capital outlay. Here are some ideas on how to add value to your home: Attic conversions increase square footage to your home and are the least disruptive. Avoid...