New Build Homes Resources

Our expert team will handle the legal process as quickly and efficiently as possible.

We know that moving house is often a very busy and stressful time. This may leave you more susceptible to falling victim to property fraud. This guide outlines useful advice on what you can do to help protect yourself.

The restrictions on overseas travel has seen a race for UK holiday accommodation.  Where property owners look to make money from ‘staycations’ by offering their homes on sharing platforms such as Airbnb, the ease of letting does not take away the responsibility to understand and keep up with relevant rules and regulations.   

While interest rates remain low and house prices continue growing, buy to let is still a popular investment option with rental yields delivering good returns, however, there are some key things to consider before becoming a landlord.

Recent government statistics have revealed that the Help to Buy ISA scheme is helping first-time buyers to get on the property ladder three years earlier than they otherwise would. The result has been calculated by looking at the average age of first-time buyers both with and without the ISAs. On average, those who use the ISA to buy their first home are three years younger than those who do not, with the median age of those using the Help to Buy ISA being 27.

It’s a troubling norm of today’s society that most people will have heard a horror story about property fraud from a family member, a colleague from work or simply reading online. Importantly, these stories need to be kept in perspective: remember, the tales of properties being rented and sold without any noteworthy problems are the ones people usually don’t bother sharing! However, it’s also worth taking heed of the negative experiences of others to ensure you do everything you can to avoid falling into similar traps.

Our top tips to consider when buying a new build home.

Recent official figures have revealed that homebuyers are being lent more money by banks than at any time since the global financial crisis a decade ago, with many of the borrowers being young people for whom stepping onto the property ladder is barely affordable. As such, billions of pounds of debt which may prove unsafe is being taken on by them at a time when interest rates are expected to rise.

Is it ever possible to get the keys to a new home without gaining a few grey hairs? Read on to find out how to make it as simple as possible.

Check out our top tips below to ensure a smooth and easy moving day.

Moving to Chesterfield? Check out our Chesterfield Moving Guide for tips on how to turn your house into a home.

We have prepared an article compiling some key information breaking down the 3 stage process of buying a home on the help to buy scheme.