You may have noticed that house prices are starting to fall, as rising interest rates have made mortgages even more expensive and high inflation has also reduced people’s spending power. There is talk of mortgage interest rates hopefully stabilising soon. The question is, how will this affect house prices? Prices really rose by around 25%…
Moving house can be stressful enough for us humans, let alone our furry friends. How could you make the home removals, move, and transition easier? Here are our top 10 tips for moving with pets. Arrange a place for your pets to stay on moving day, especially if they are frightened by loud noises. Perhaps…
Deciding when to sell your house can significantly impact the sale process and outcome. In this comprehensive comparison, we explore the differences between selling a house in winter versus summer, taking into account various factors such as market trends, buyer behaviour, and presentation strategies. While our home removal team sees that summer sales often benefit…
Stamp Duty Land Tax (SDLT) is a tax that you may need to pay when purchasing a residential property or a piece of land in England or Northern Ireland, if its value exceeds a certain threshold. Stamp duty is required on properties priced over £250,000, unless you are a first-time buyer. As a first-time buyer,…
Congratulations on buying your first home! We know there is a lot to think about and that the road to get here may have been challenging, which is why our quick guide should help make things more simple as you take these final steps. Check out our other first time buyer guides for more advice!…
It’s a really daunting, exciting, scary and wonderful place to be….. buying your first ever home! Here are our top 10 suggestions to consider before you go ahead with buying your first home: Decide when is the right time – is it now, or in the future? Can you afford it? Have you looked at…
Everyone is feeling the pinch! We’ve just had Christmas, it’s been cold, damp, food has gone up, fuel has gone up and our bills are through the roof. We wanted to share with you our top tips for saving money, especially considering the price of energy, how to be more efficient in what you do…
Moving house is more than just moving your belongings and relocating – there’s also a lot of paperwork and supplies to consider! The first thing to do is contact all of your suppliers to let them know you are moving house, ideally a minimum of 48 hours before the big day (according to Citizens Advice).…