Posts by jill glen

Homebuyers are waiting more than two decades on average between house moves, according to Zoopla’s latest figures.  Evidence of the property market slowdown has been highlighted with the snapshot showing that Britons currently move home every 23 years on average. However, the snapshot does show wide variations across the UK, with the country’s most frequent…

According to a survey of 1,000 homeowners by Furniture123.co.uk, one in four of us never stop decorating!  Even when we’ve found the perfect home, we work our way round and round the rooms giving everything a regular refresh.  Does that sound familiar to you? Living rooms are the most frequently spruced up, with an average…

Everyone loves a bright, vibrant summer garden, and many people wait until the summer to put their homes on the market because it’s when the outside of their property looks the best.  But there is no reason to delay!  If you want to sell your home this Autumn, here are our top tips to get…

Industry experts are expecting the number of parents providing their children with home deposits to rise again in 2017.  A joint study predicts that in the UK, nearly 300,000 mortgages will be made possible due to the generous help of the ‘Bank of Mum and Dad’, making it the UK’s ninth biggest lender! According to…

Wherever you are in the UK, whatever age you are, the main obstacle for first time buyers has always been the size of deposit needed to buy a property.  The good news for sellers and first time buyers alike is that in 2017, the number of people purchasing properties with small deposits has been increasing.…

In January 2016 the UK Government announced the ‘Help to Save’ scheme. The new initiative, which is aimed at those on low income, has been created to reward those who save sensibly with bonuses of up to 50%. It is hoped that this will encourage people to save for a “rainy day fund”. This is…

They say a picture is worth a thousand words and when you are preparing to sell your house this saying certainly rings true. The pictures on your listing are the first thing that people will swipe through, so the first impression that they create is really important to ensure you get viewings and ultimately sell…

The number of landlords buying properties without a mortgage increased to 61% in January this year, which is the highest level since records began in 2007. The all-cash deals have been increasing steadily from 41% in 2007 to the 61% high we’re seeing now and have been become even more popular ever since the 3%…

Local amenities in your area can be an important part of any potential buyer’s decision on whether to purchase your home, so it’s a good idea to ensure that you know what’s located around your property and understand the key amenities that you should let viewers know about. To give you some insight, let’s take…

They say moving home is one of the most stressful times of your life and if you are moving with children then there will be an added level of complexity. From arranging the move to feeling settled in your new home here are a few tips to make your move stress free. Get your Children…