Six of the best places to invest with £100,000
Tuesday, May 9, 2017
With the average UK house price edging closer to £300,000, finding a £100,000 home is becoming more difficult every year. However, first-time buyers and buy-to-let investors can still find good-quality properties with the right research. ...
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VIDEO: How can first-time buyers get onto the housing ladder?
Monday, May 8, 2017
Getting onto the first rung of the housing ladder takes a lot of saving and determination. To help aspiring homeowners get started, we have created a video to share some top tips. Still have questions? You can ask us on twitter...
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Why are people not viewing my property?
Tuesday, April 25, 2017
Putting your property on the market is an exciting time. The photos are taken, the floorplans completed, and the home is perfectly presented, so it’s time to start the viewings. But how many should you expect? What if viewings are not as...
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More than 4 million homeowners are paying too much for their mortgages
Wednesday, April 12, 2017
More than 4 million people are paying too
much for their mortgages by relying on standard variable rates. This is
according to L&C Mortgages , the UK’s largest fee-free mortgage broker. Standard variable rates are typically...
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Should you choose a mortgage with an incentive?
Thursday, March 23, 2017
Mortgages offering incentives like cashback are becoming
increasingly popular to draw homebuyers in. Is this the right option? We take a
look at the pros and cons.
More and more lenders...
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How to get the most out of a property viewing
Wednesday, March 22, 2017
Viewing a property is exciting as you judge if it could be a suitable home. With a physical viewing it is easy to get caught in a whirlwind as you walk from room to room, without taking it all in properly. It might tick some of your boxes, but...
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How can first-time buyers get on the ladder faster?
Wednesday, March 15, 2017
Are you thinking of getting on the property ladder this year? It is often a daunting task, but interest rates are currently low and there are government schemes that can help, too. We asked Guild agents across the country for their advice to help...
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Mortgages for the self-employed and contractors
Thursday, January 12, 2017
Contractors and people who are self-employed can face additional challenges when securing a mortgage, which may sometimes cause delays during the property buying process. Around 22% of the UK workforce are now self-employed or contractors,...
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