March 3, 2016
Eight Top Tips To Remember When Viewing A Property
When viewing a property that you’re potentially thinking of buying, it may feel a little bit like you’re intruding in someone else’s space. But this is not the way to think! Instead you should be thinking about how this space could be yours, and hopefully for many many years! So instead of rushing in and […]
March 2, 2016
How Can Moving House Affect Primary School Places For Your Children?
Sorting out primary school places for your young children can be stressful for any family, with increased demand for places meaning some could unfortunately miss out on a place altogether according to this report from The Guardian. The process is made even more stressful for families who are in the process of moving home, as […]
How Would Brexit Affect Property Prices In The UK?
It may be just under four months away still, but the debate over the referendum to leave the European Union (often shortened to Brexit) is already in full swing! If you’re already sick to death of hearing the claims Britain would be better off staying in the EU or leaving it, the BBC have put […]
Three Things To Consider Before Purchasing A Buy To Let Property
Investing in a buy-to-let property is becoming an increasingly popular option for those who have the money to secure a deposit, as the property market stirs back into life. Like any other investment, buy-to-let comes with a level of risk, but it can also provide some nice returns, so if you’re considering buying a buy-to-let […]
February 25, 2016
Is Investing In Student Accommodation A Sound Option?
Student accommodation has come on a long way from the run-down digs of yesteryear, and the student of 2016 now often lives in a plush “pod” often in a building fully kitted out with state of the art facilities such as gyms.On the face of it, investing in student accommodation is a very sound investment […]
February 21, 2016
Can A Mortgage Be Secured On A Park Home?
The simple truth is that mortgages cannot be secured on park home properties. The reason for this, despite the amount of people who choose to permanently live in park homes, is due the specific way in which mortgages function. All standard properties made of bricks and mortar in the UK are required to be registered […]
February 19, 2016
FAQ’s For Limited Companies Looking At Taking Out A Mortgage
If you’re a limited company looking at taking out a mortgage, you might be a little daunted and overwhelmed with the huge amount of information on the web as to the ins and outs of taking out a mortgage. However as long as you know where to look, taking out a mortgage for your limited […]
February 12, 2016
Does A Student Loan Affect Your Chances Of Getting Approval On A Mortgage?
With over 80% of UK students in 2004 who were eligible for financial support via The Student Support Scheme opting to take the support offered according to official statistics provided by The Student Loans Company, many of those now graduates and UK university leavers have since or are now attempting to get onto th property […]
February 10, 2016
Mortgage Rates Drop To Nine-Year Low, But Is It Too Good To Be True?
The trend of low rate mortgages which picked up momentum during the summer and autumn of 2015 has continued into the new year with the announcement of a 9-year low at the start of February. This is the sort of figure most of us will see at a glance when flicking through the days headlines, […]
Moving Made Easy: How To Move House Without The Stress
It doesn’t matter where you’re moving home, or whether it’s your first or your tenth move, moving is stressful!Mountains of cardboard, discovering all that useless tat in the attic that you still can’t bring yourself to chuck away, the process of moving can seem to drag on and on. But don’t worry! Here at Search […]
Don’t Make These Mortgage Mistakes In 2016
2016 looks to be a great time for many to apply for a mortgage, with lending continuing to rise with mortgage rates falling, and rents rising. However, if your mortgage agreement seems slightly too good to be true, take two seconds to step back and make sure that it’s the right deal for you. Just because […]
January 29, 2016
21 Reasons Why You Mortgage Application May Be Rejected & What You Can Do About It
Since the Mortgage Market Review in 2014, the application process in the UK for those wishing to be approved for borrowing has become increasingly lengthy. While the review was developed with good intentions, it does mean that completing an application requires more preparation, knowledge and circumstance to be accepted. It’s a fact of reality and something which […]