Traditionally, saving for a pension was the safe bet. It’s still the route pedalled by the government with compulsory private workplace pension schemes now in place as part of a national plan to address our ageing population.  But confidence and trust in pension plans has been diluted over recent years: with interest rates at record lows, Brexit uncertainty playing havoc …

  Need the money but not quite ready to move? It could be that you have an immediate debt to pay, are struggling to keep up with mortgage repayments, are going through a divorce, or simply want to wait until the end of the school term before you pack up and move.  The good news? Selling doesn’t always have to …

Debt is an ever increasing problem in the UK with austerity and stagnant wages often cited as two of the biggest causes. In fact, the average debt per adult in the UK is now £30,573; that’s 114% of average earnings.  So if you’re feeling the pressure of money, you’re certainly not alone.  Debt is a problem that can quickly spiral …

How much is my house worth – it’s one of the most frequent questions on sellers lips.  And, it’s no wonder – everyone wants to make as much as they can when they make the decision to move.  But,  it’s not a simple question to answer.  So before you step into the house-valuing and price-setting ring, you need to first …

Divorce is an emotionally taxing and stressful process; and that’s before you throw sorting out your biggest asset into the mix – your marital home.  So, what are your options when selling a house during divorce?  You can both agree to move out and sell your home. The money made from the sale will be divided between you both. You …

Are you struggling to sell your home? Has your listing expired without receiving any serious offers? Or perhaps it’s still on the open market but you’re yet to receive any interest at all.   You could move estate agents and see if a re-energised fresh pair of eyes can make a difference; consider dropping your selling price; or rent your …

‘How long does it take to sell a house’ is like asking ‘how long is a piece of string’. The process can be unpredictable, stressful and drawn-out with a plethora of factors that are completely outside of your control; from buyer finance agreements, to the state of the housing market, the quality of your estate agent, and the reliability of …

Downsizing your home is a natural move for most people as kids leave and retirement looms. As the old saying goes, good things often come in small packages, so we’ve outlined the benefits of why you should consider making the downsizing move sooner rather than later.  Save money With less space, there are less household running costs, utility bills and …

Inheriting a property from a loved one can be a bittersweet pill to swallow; at such an emotional time, there are a lot of important decisions to make before council tax, mortgage payments, upkeep costs and general bills start to roll in and get out of control. So, do you want to live in it, rent it, or keep it? …

Relocation often means that you need to sell your house fast; you might have landed a new job in another city with an immediate start, found the love of your life 200 miles away, want to move nearer your family, or are just fed up with the British weather and want to enjoy sunnier climes. Whatever your motivation for relocating, …