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A guide for First Time Buyers
The decision has been made to buy your first home. A wide blend of emotions, of which nerves and excitement are likely the most prominent. In most cases, this is the largest financial commitment that you’ll make – borrowing huge sums of money and signing contracts to confirm that you’re happy to pay the debt […]
Student accommodation: Why choose NEXA?
As a recent graduate from the University of Portsmouth, I have experienced first-hand how scary it can be moving to a new city and surroundings to study. Finding a homely environment that is comfortable for both everyday living and studying can be tricky and trusting an agency to find the right accommodation for you is […]
How long could you finance your BTL if your tenants stopped paying?
With figures coming out over the weekend of the average time it takes to regain possession of property through a court order, is it any wonder we have such a low buy to let market with article after article of how landlords are losing out? The differences vary region by region, with the current average […]
Budget 2018: How will it affect the sales and rental market?
Earlier this week Chancellor Philip Hammond announced the budget, the final before the UK will leave the EU. How will it affect buying/selling and renting going forward over the next 12 months? All first time buyers who are buying shared equity homes up to £500,000 are now exempt from stamp duty. This is a large […]
THE IMPACT OF THE TENANT FEE BAN
THE IMPACT OF THE TENANT FEE BAN We learnt a few things from the tenant fee ban announcement but there is still a lot of ambiguity that will not become clear until after the end of March. So the date has been set as the 1st of June. This means that all contracts SIGNED AFTER […]
HOMES FIT FOR HUMAN HABITATION – ACT 2018
The Home (fit for human habitation) Act 2018 On 20 March 2019 a new law came into force to make sure that rented houses and flats are ‘fit for human habitation’, which means that they are safe, healthy and free from things that could cause serious harm. Most landlords make sure that the houses and […]
HEALTHY BODY, HEALTHY MIND
Have you ever wanted to do something, but your mind puts imaginary barriers in your way? Have you ever got to the end of the day and felt completely wiped out, that horrible feeling of fatigue? I have but not recently and let me tell you why. At the end of January, I was introduced […]
TOP 10 TIPS FOR BUY TO LET INVESTORS
RESEARCH THE BUY-TO-LET MARKET What are your risks and benefits? Spend time investing what you don’t know, surround yourself in people that can help – mortgage brokers, solicitors, agents, surveyors, networking. Create your own power team that can provide advice. SPEND TIME RESEARCHING THE BEST AREAS TO INVEST What is your “out strategy” if all doesn’t […]
How To Stage Your Home For Viewings
‘Home staging’ is the hot new buzzword in the property world right now. The idea is to make each room in your house look like a show home, making it easy for potential buyers to imagine themselves living an idyllic existence there. What exactly is home staging, and what’s the point? According to Wikipedia, “Home staging […]
AN EASY GUIDE TO BUYING A HOME
I want to buy a new home, but where to start? Sometimes, when you’re looking to move, it’s hard to know where to start. Do you sell yours first or buy then sell? When do you look for a mortgage? Which solicitors do I use? How long will this all take? So many more questions, […]
The Conveyancing Process Explained…
The Conveyancing Process The conveyancing process is not a strictly regimented one. Different solicitors will have their own way and order of approaching things, as well as an entirely different pace of work. It usually takes around two months from the day you agree the sale to the exchange of contracts, though there are no […]
What sort of survey should I have?
Why you should get a professional property survey Only a small percentage of people get a professional property survey before buying a new home. They can be costly and hold up the process. But having a survey can also mean avoiding a lot of expense and stress – if you are smart about it. […]