A property chain — what is it, why is it so fragile, and how do you avoid getting caught up in one. We explain all in our latest blog.  What is a property chain?  A property chain is a line of buyers and sellers who are linked together since they are buying and selling property from one another. Why do …

The fastest way to sell a house is to a cash buying company (or an investor). You have the choice between choosing between national or local companies. Do your research before choosing though— from checking out real customer reviews to making sure that they have access to cash funds and the timelines that they tend to operate to.  Whatever property …

Companies that buy houses for cash are on the rise as more and more people look to sell their home quickly — usually motivated by a change of circumstance like divorce, repossession or probate. It’s not just the property sector that’s seeing a shift from traditional business models to more progressive structures aligned to changing consumer demands though — Boohoo, …

People tend to have two priorities when selling their home: firstly how much will they get, and secondly how long will the process take.  No-one ever gets everything that they want and there usually has to be compromise along the way.  It all boils down to priorities: if you want the highest price possible and aren’t in a rush to …

In an ideal world, the selling process goes something like this: you decide to move; put your house up for sale; find a buyer quickly; agree a timeline; and move into your dream home.  But the reality is often very different.  In fact, according to a recent survey by Which?, more than half of property sales in the UK fall …

Ready to sell your house and dreaming of the next big move while at the same time working how much it’ll all cost?  Most of us tend to account for the big costs (like estate agent fees) but it’s the little ones that can sneak under the radar in all the moving excitement.  Solicitors fees fall into the latter category, …

With the general election fast bearing down upon us, we’re all acutely aware that we’re voting for more than just a political party, and instead the future direction of our country and relationship with Europe. No matter what they tell you, this election is focused on one central issue— and that’s Brexit.  It’s dominated politics since the referendum in 2016, …

  Getting on the property ladder for first-time buyers has become increasingly difficult over recent years with 85% citing saving for a deposit as the biggest issue according to a recent homeowners study. In fact, first-time buyers need to save on average at least £33,211 (and a staggering £110,182 in London) before they can even consider stepping into the house …

Selling a home can be a frustrating process especially if you need to sell fast. From political factors like Brexit instability, to low ball offers, and buyer indecisiveness — there’s no control or guarantees.    And when the market is slow, it only makes the problem worse and the prospect of selling even less alluring.  But what if you need to …

Selling a house is more stressful than having a baby, changing jobs or getting married according to a recent survey. In fact, there’s only divorce that sits above it in the ‘stress’ list.   And it’s no wonder when you consider what selling a home usually means for most;  inconvenient viewing times, the threat of buyer drop-out, high selling fees and …