Property Conveyancing in 2024 – How To Buy or Sell Your Home
Typical conveyancing fees: Around £2,250 for purchasing and approximately £1,700 for selling. These expenses encompass solicitor fees, disbursements, and possible additional charges, based on an average UK house price of roughly £280,000 (including 20% VAT). This data is derived from a survey of 50+ conveyancers across the UK for the year 2024. Actual expenses may […]
YourMove Review: An Insider’s Peek into The Estate Giant!
Our local ‘Your Move’ estate agent (franchise) Your Move is an estate agent in the UK. They’ve got a national coverage of branches with local experts in that property market, and they cover buying, selling, renting, or letting out a property. They’re slightly different from online portals like Zoopla and Rightmove, which are effectively search […]
How Much Will My Mortgage Go Up
Interest Rates on most UK mortgages are expected to peak at around 6.5% to 7% dependent on whether you have product fees or not, before coming down. The bank of england are expected to keep the bank rate between 5 to 5.5% until 2024 and then begin slowly reducing this rate. A lot of banks […]
What is a Tracker Mortgage? A Different Way To Buy a House
If you’re in the market for a mortgage, you may have heard the term “tracker mortgage” thrown around. But what exactly is a tracker mortgage? It’s a type of mortgage where the interest rate is tied to the Bank of England’s base rate. This means that your mortgage interest rate will follow suit when the […]
SSTC Meaning: Understanding the Basics of Sold Subject to Contract
Sold Subject to Contract (SSTC) is a term used in the UK property market that refers to a property that has been sold, but the sale has not yet been completed. Understanding the meaning of SSTC is essential for both buyers and sellers, as it can affect the buying and selling process What Does SSTC […]
How to Get a Mortgage: The Ultimate UK Guide
Getting a mortgage is often necessary if you’re looking to buy a house. A mortgage is a loan you take out to buy a property, usually paid back over 25 years or more. Getting a mortgage can seem daunting, but it’s pretty straightforward if you know what you’re doing. The first step in getting a […]
The Best London Commuter Towns: A Comprehensive Guide
London’s allure as a global financial and cultural hub continues to draw young professionals and families alike. However, the bustling metropolis also comes with a hefty price tag. If you’re looking to maintain a connection with the city while enjoying suburban comforts, then London’s commuter towns might be the answer. Let’s explore some of the […]
When Was My House Built & How Old Is It?
Have you ever caught yourself examining the walls of your abode, intrigued by its history and the narratives it conceals? The query, “When was my house constructed?” has probably crossed your mind at some point, and rest assured, you’re not alone in this quest for knowledge. As a property owner in England and Wales, you […]
Shared Ownership Mortgage: A Guide to Co-owning Property
If you’re a first-time buyer struggling to get onto the property ladder, shared ownership mortgages could be a viable option. This scheme, backed by the UK government, allows you to purchase a share in a property (usually between 25% and 75%) and pay rent on the rest. You buy a portion of the property and […]
The Ultimate Guide to Buying a Flat In London
Zipvan is handy for those Ikea trips! I lived in London for 7 years, after moving there for a banking graduate scheme and having no idea about how all the areas of London worked, I ended up living in East London for several years in Stratford in The Olympic Village, otherwise known as the ‘East […]
