Putting your property on the market is an exciting time. The photos are taken, the floorplans completed, and the home is perfectly presented, so it’s time to start the viewings. But how many should you expect? What if viewings are not as...
With a quarter-century of experience under their belts, there’s no better time to celebrate some of our most experienced agents. Buying or selling, whether it’s a seven-bedroom country home or a beach hut, these are the agents who...
More than 4 million homeowners are paying too much for their mortgages
Wednesday, April 12, 2017
More than 4 million people are paying too
much for their mortgages by relying on standard variable rates. This is
according to L&C Mortgages , the UK’s largest fee-free mortgage broker. Standard variable rates are typically...
What does Brexit and Article 50 mean for the UK housing market?
Thursday, March 30, 2017
The Prime Minister Teresa May has signed Article 50, starting the two-year process for the UK to withdraw for the EU. After uncertainty in the property market after the Brexit vote in June 2016, what will this new development mean for UK housing?...
A new chapter has been unveiled for The Guild of Property Professionals, with Iain McKenzie as the newly appointed CEO. The enthusiastic and well-recognised leader in the property industry sets out his vision to expand The Guild into new areas....
Mortgages offering incentives like cashback are becoming
increasingly popular to draw homebuyers in. Is this the right option? We take a
look at the pros and cons.
More and more lenders...
Viewing a property is exciting as you judge if it could be a suitable home. With a physical viewing it is easy to get caught in a whirlwind as you walk from room to room, without taking it all in properly. It might tick some of your boxes, but...
How can first-time buyers get on the ladder faster?
Wednesday, March 15, 2017
Are you thinking of getting on the property ladder this year? It is often a daunting task, but interest rates are currently low and there are government schemes that can help, too. We asked Guild agents across the country for their advice to help...