Government proposals to restrict house-sharing have been sharply criticised by landlords and student unions alike. The government has suggested plans to give local councils powers to reduce the number of houses in multiple occupation (HMOs) in a single location. House sharing, whereby people that are not related live together in a single property, is a favoured choice for students and young professionals, but can prove a nuisance for locals that have complained that too many […]

By definition, estate agents’ function should be to facilitate home owners in selling their properties. You loathe them or like them, they are responsible for marketing the vast majority of properties in the UK. The function of an estate agent is stated herein. Whether or not the estate agent performs all the activities as defined for their position or not, is a different question. First, an estate-agent has to estimate an accurate price for your […]

Now you have an investment property the next logical step is to find someone to take over its management. Do some investigation and list questions you want to ask when interviewing potential property management agencies. Short list a couple companies that interest you. Phone them to ask questions then, if you are still interested; make an appointment to visit in person. Visiting in person gives you an idea of how they conduct their business and […]

The property survey describes and indicates the boundaries of the property as well as other physical features. Every property owner should obtain a property survey before investing in land and before developing to prevent problems that could possibly arise from incorrect assumptions. Individuals regularly become involved in a dispute when a neighbour decides to build on or close to a property line. If the property owner crosses the line, this can lead to a dispute […]

When prices soar, so does the power of the home seller in the housing market. At its peak a property price boom can mean offers are accepted on houses within hours of coming onto the market. It’s a time when asking prices aren’t just met but often exceeded in the top regions. It truly is a time buyers fear. These tips will help buyers make the best of negotiating through a house price boom: · […]