The Simplest Changes That Can Add to House Value

When most homeowners think of adding value to their house, they imagine that they have to spend thousands of pounds on remodels. In reality, this isn’t actually the case. The truth is that by making a few small changes here and there, you can actually completely change up the way that your house looks. Small…

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House Flipping vs Buy and Hold Investing: What You Need To Know

For investors looking to get started in real estate, the question inevitably arises:”Is house flipping or buy and hold investing more profitable?”. The answer is that both of these strategies have their own merits and measure of profitability, and the one the investor chooses will depend on their goals and level of involvement. It’s important…

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Calculate Net Proceeds from Home Sales: Why is it Fundamental?

Numerous individuals struggle transitioning from being homeowners to home sellers. This will genuinely expect you to move from pondering the great recollections of making the most of your home to genuinely contemplating the bottom line number or the check you could get when it’s an ideal opportunity to sell. Is it precise to say that…

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What to do if you can’t pay your rent due to Covid-19

Are you worried about your ability to pay your rent through the Covid-19 crisis? Don’t panic – you’re not alone; there are many people struggling through this complicated time with issues like job security and where their income is going to come from. So, if you are in a position where you are worried about…

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Getting a Mortgage When Self Employed in the Covid Era

Getting a mortgage when self-employed has always proved to be a challenge, with lenders requiring extra checks and criteria on prospective borrowers. During the Covid era, lenders seem to have grown even more stringent on their requirements for the self-employed. This has meant more reports of disapproval of applications when in reality the products are…

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An alternative to a client account for letting agents

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Many startup and established letting agents are getting frustrated with the difficulty in opening and managing a client account. Currently, many letting agents are struggling to open new client accounts, with some even being served notice that their accounts are to be closed. This problem is a consequence of the Anti-Money Laundering (AML) legislation reported…

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What to Do with an Unoccupied Home

If you inherit a property when a family member dies it could help you get onto the property ladder if you aren’t a homeowner already. But what if you already own a house – what exactly do you do with a home that you have no intention of moving into at the moment? Let’s take…

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Major restorations planned for Nottingham’s historic buildings

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Exciting plans to restore historic buildings in the centre of Nottingham are in the pipeline, thanks to a conservation area grant scheme.   Four shops on Market Street together with ten on Wheeler Gate have been awarded grant funding from Nottingham’s Heritage Action Zone, which will see their historic shop fronts and features reinstated, helping…

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Should you be worried about subsidence after the heatwave?

Domestic building insurance claims for subsidence rose sharply after the hot, dry summer of 2018. It was the hottest English summer on record and insurance claims were up by a staggering 400%. So, with climate change leading to hotter summers in the future in the UK, should we worry about our buildings? The word ‘subsidence’…

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Beginner’s Guide to Loft Conversions

When the home that once offered plenty of space for you and your family is bursting at the seams, and moving home is not an option you favour, a loft conversion can be the perfect solution. It’s typically cheaper and quicker to convert the loft space than to build an extension, it won’t impact the…

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How to Exit a Commercial Lease Early

Getting out of a commercial lease ahead of time might be necessary for a number of reasons. Perhaps the business is growing and needs bigger premises quickly, or the opposite is the case. If you are struggling financially, you may be looking for a lease that offers better terms fast, or your business may sadly…

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The Importance of Electrical Safety Standards in the Private Rental Sector

With homeownership now a distant dream for many adults, the private rental sector in the UK is thriving. Renting from the private sector can be a mixed bag. Fortunately, there is legislation in place that compels private landlords to maintain certain standards. Few of these are more important than electrical safety standards. What Responsibilities Do…

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