Cellar renovations not only add extra space to your homes, they can add significant value to it while making the property more saleable. Converted basement space — whether done with practicality in mind or extravagance — amplifies the aesthetics or your property, which heightens the appeal for potential buyers in the future. Additional habitable floor space can potentially accommodate an …

Before parting with your ‘right to buy’ property, it’s a good idea to get your head around all the ins and outs of these transactions. Understanding the basic legalities and permutations of what’s involved can potentially stop the walls from caving in around you, metaphorically speaking. It really does pay to be clued up; knowing about the repayment of discounts, …

There’s no place like (a new) home but — you’ve probably already heard — it takes more than a quick click of the heels to get there. We’ve all dreamed of finding that perfect property, in the perfect place for what is, hopefully, the perfect price. There are just a few hurdles to get over and hoops to jump through …

The process of moving house is notoriously one of the most stressful life events a homeowner is ever likely to face.  That’s why it is vitally important to get the right estate agent for the job. It can sometimes feel like a glorified speed-dating experience, vetting each and every agent that steps foot through your door. But it’s worth taking …

Asbestos was once valued as an integral material in construction — but the sheer utterance of it now sends shivers down the spine of potential buyers and sellers. The once-popular fibrous product has gone from ‘hero to zero’ in the property world, owing to its now hazardous and dangerous reputation. Though some misconceptions and negative connotations might suggest otherwise, it …

Equity release is a way of unlocking money tied up in your house without having to move. Generally aimed at older homeowners, the money can be released as a lump sum, several smaller amounts or a combination of both. There are a number of reasons a person, or couple, may explore the option of an equity release.  They might want …

There’s a simple answer to the question: ‘Can I sell my house privately?’ And that is yes.  On the other hand — ‘Should you sell your house privately?’ That’s not quite as simple. Let us explain.    Why would a homeowner want to sell their property privately? A private house sale is one where you sell directly to the buyer, …

There’s few things more annoying than dusty mantelpieces, filthy furniture or contaminated carpets. Those pesky dust particles seem to appear all over the place; a crummy colony that will settle in any room, in any home.   At times it might feel as though you’re fighting a losing battle in your attempts to defeat the dirt. So where does it all …

There are many questions to consider and a number of quandaries to overcome when putting your house on the market. One of the key decisions that you’ll likely have to make is whether to advertise your property furnished or unfurnished. Many homeowners, potential buyers, and agents alike, will voice contrasting views when weighing up the pros and cons of both …

Owning property via a limited company is now significantly more beneficial for landlords due to a chain of transformative tweaks to income tax relief rules implemented by the government. The transaction is a perfectly legal one and, best of all, opting to explore this route, and finalising the process, can be relatively straight-forward to do.   Are you looking to …