45 minute commute to London – Where to buy
For those looking to be a little further away from the city, perhaps seeking larger properties in greener surroundings, this…
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30 minute commute to London – Where to live near London
Whether you need to reach London on a daily basis, once or twice a week or infrequently for occasional meetings,…
Buying property at auction
Buying property at auction can be exciting and that can be driven by some very attractive pricing. And while there…
Gazumping: What, who and how to avoid it
When you’ve found a property you want to buy, you’ve negotiated and agreed on a price it might feel like…
Modernised houses: Renovating a period home
If you’ve previously ruled out living in an old property on the basis that you’d have to compromise on the…
Buying a smart home
Prestigious homes are now built with meticulously planned systems which allow the owners to have total effortless control over their…
Buying property off plan
Many new build properties are sold before they are built, this type of purchase is called buying property off plan,…
Buying a distressed property
Buying a property that you can completely renovate to meet your living requirements and personal preferences might appeal greatly. In…
Leasehold vs Freehold
Whilst most houses are freehold, flats and especially those within period conversions or apartment blocks are usually leasehold. Understanding the…
Buying a new build property
During your property search it is likely that newly built properties will come up for consideration, many prefer purchasing property…
Eco-friendly homes
With many homeowners now installing eco features and developers building properties that are increasingly environmentally friendly it’s useful to understand…
Buying an old property
Many dream of owning an older property with period features in every room and an exterior that could be on…
How long will it take to buy a property?
A question we are often asked by our clients is, how long will it take to buy a property? It’s…
Common mistakes property buyers make
As property finders we spend much of our time providing expert advice ensuring our clients avoid making serious and costly…
Buying a property in the UK
For those buying a property for the first time in England the process of purchasing a property can seem complicated.…
Time to upsize your home
Do you find yourself longing for extra space when you’re at home? It might be that you need more bedrooms…
What should you compromise on when buying a house?
Hopefully you won’t have to compromise at all. Property hunting can sometimes be a long and drawn out process; you…
Understanding your surveyors report
Upon securing a property and proceeding towards a purchase the next step, once your offer has been formally accepted and…
Buying a Smallholding: What to consider
For many the idea of upping sticks and moving to the country to raise livestock and live off the land…
Help to Buy from the Bank of Mum and Dad
Across many parts of the UK house price inflation over recent years has no pushed price to average earnings ratio…