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 …

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 …