Up until fairly recently, joint ownership of a property almost always meant two spouses buying together. Today, a lot of jointly-owned properties are still owned by spouses (or civil partners). There is, however, a growing percentage of property owned by non-spousal owners. This brings a different set of considerations. To explain further, Lovedays Solicitors, specialist conveyancing …
The most effective strategy you can have to manage a portfolio of property is to have it managed for you. You then have the expertise required to ensure good tenants, a continual income, and carefully managed expenses. It is a balancing act between satisfying the property owner and also the tenant, but property management companies …
As any house-hunter can tell you, if an estate agent has a property on their books with a south-facing garden, that will be featured as one of the properties benefits. But is a south-facing garden really the best? Are north, east and west-facing gardens to be avoided? Which facing garden is best for you depends …
Securing a home loan is an experience that can be as confusing as it is daunting, especially for first-time homebuyers. It’s likely to be one of the most significant investments that anyone can make, after all. Thankfully, it doesn’t always have to be the case. It’s all about paying attention to the details. And with …
Buying a new house can be a stressful process, especially if you are a first time buyer. There are many things to consider and think about when moving, that is why we have created a step by step guide to help you with all stages of house buying in the Wigan area. From choosing the …
A burglar alarm is an integral part of any home security system. This is borne out by research carried out by criminologists that indicates intruders are deterred from trying to break into properties protected by an alarm system. There are other benefits associated with fitting burglar alarms in Wigan or anywhere else in the UK. …
Selling a house without a real estate agent is no doubt an extra challenge for yourself. However, the benefit of maximizing the profit outweighs all difficulties. Now, facing the market alone requires dealing with all necessary paperwork by yourself that will depend on the way you organize. Documents are crucial as they will be the …
There may come a time when you need to sell your property quickly, something which simply isn’t achievable through normal channels, where it can take months to finalise. In these situations, you will need the expertise of a professional company that can offer a fast house sale, which is where Home House Buyers come in. …
When it comes to buying a house, everyone has different kinds of tastes and priorities. You have got a lot of options when it comes to modern-day buildings and high-rise apartments, but there is a unique charm about the old and vintage house that brings out the beauty in that place. Purchasing an old homemade …
Many people prefer estate agents to handle all the transactions involving their houses. However, what you may not know is that no specific law states you must use a real estate agent when selling your home. Therefore, you can sell your home on your without or with minimal help from a local realtor. Here is …
