FTB'S JOIN FORCES FOR A MORTGAGE The stereotypical picture of applicants for a joint mortgage is a married couple or civil partnership bringing together their finances and committing their future to one another. Increasingly, however, a new type of buyer is resorting to joint mortgages: first-time buyers (FTBs) struggling [...]
MOVING HOME: 6 TIPS TO GET YOUR NEW PROPERTY - WHICH? Find out how best to go about selling and buying in a slower market. The number of people moving home could be about to hit a record low, with transactions estimated to be down by 29% compared with [...]
STAMP DUTY FOR FIRST-TIME BUYERS - WHAT ARE THE RULES AROUND EXEMPTION? IDEAL HOME Make sure you know the different rules around stamp duty for first-time buyers, which should mean a lower stamp duty bill. When it comes to stamp duty for first-time buyer, you could benefit from a [...]
5 HOUSE MOVING MISTAKES TO AVOID IF YOU WANT TO SAVE MONEY - IDEAL HOME Moving home is expensive enough - avoid these mistakes if you want to keep costs low. Moving home is a stressful and costly business, and there is usually lots of tasks to tick off [...]
SIX COMMON HOME-SELLING MISTAKES TO AVOID - YOUR MONEY To get the maximum sale price, the optimum time for a house to be on the market is fourteen days – and the price you’ll receive steadily decreases over time. Here are six home-selling mistakes to avoid. Homes sold after [...]
TOP TIPS FOR MOVING HOME: A CHECKLIST - TIMES MONEY MENTOR Moving house can be a daunting task with so much to remember – that’s why we’ve made it easier for you with our simple checklist. If you are moving house, being organised and planning ahead can help keep [...]
BEST MORTGAGE RATES FOR HOME MOVERS AND FIRST-TIME BUYERS - WHICH? Rates fall as mortgage deals recover from mini-budget fallout. Mortgage rates are falling as the market continues to recover from the shockwaves caused by the government's mini-budget last autumn - but figures still remain high. More than 1,500 [...]
8 RED FLAGS PUTTING OFF BUYERS WHEN YOU'RE SELLING A HOUSE - IDEAL HOME No matter how much you entice buyers, these things will leave a lasting impression. If you're selling a house – or are thinking about putting your home on the market – the last thing you want [...]
WHAT TO EXPECT WHEN BUYING A PROPERTY: MAKE SURE TO DO YOUR HOMEWORK - METRO Idling evenings away looking at properties with a frankly unnecessary number of toilets, armed with an unlimited budget, is far less stressful than house-hunting for real. Room dimensions, proximity to schools and transport links, [...]
WHAT IS LEASEHOLD? EVERYTHING YOU SHOULD KNOW BEFORE YOU BUY - IDEAL HOME Understanding what leasehold is and what it means for you as a homebuyer is crucial before you commit to buying a leasehold property. Most flats in England and Wales are sold on a leasehold basis. It’s [...]
