The advantages of renting.

The advantages of renting.

With the lack of affordability in the property sales market, more and more of us are opting for renting.  Renting is an option of choice for so many of us now because of the flexibility it offers: Tenancies start from as little as 6 months and you can move after this...
What is a tenancy agreement?

What is a tenancy agreement?

A tenancy agreement is a contract between you and your landlord. It allows you live in their property as long as you pay rent and follow the rules. It sets out legal terms and conditions of your tenancy. A tenancy can either be: ·        A fixed-term (in place for a...
What to consider before becoming a landlord.

What to consider before becoming a landlord.

With interest rates remaining low, house prices growing and the recent changes to pensions, more people are looking to buy-to-let as an investment option. If that’s what you’re thinking of doing, here are top tips on what you need to consider to help you make this...
The process of buying a property…

The process of buying a property…

Buying your first home can be daunting. The decisions you make along the way could save money or cost more money. Here’s a step by step guide to buying a home.   Decide if buying a home is for you… Even though 86% of people in the UK want to own their home, it’s not...
The hidden costs of buying a property…

The hidden costs of buying a property…

There are lots of hidden costs that can add more than 10% to the total bill, which you need to factor in to your buying budget. Maintaining  a property also costs more than many former rental tenants can expect. If you are not prepared for these costs, the first few...