Homeownership is now seen as an achievable possibility, with millions of people owning homes across the world. It wasn’t always like this, and it wasn’t until building societies started to spring up in the Victorian era that everyday people could own homes. These building societies created secured loans, but they came with a catch: you only paid the interest for 3 to 5 years, and you paid the principal (the amount of money outstanding) at the end of the loan.
Moving into a care home is a stressful time for everyone, and it’s rarely a decision that’s taken lightly. There are also financial implications that need to be considered before making a firm decision on whether or not to move into a care home, some of which will be covered in this article. In the
It’s always a sad time when you realise that you or a loved one needs to go into care. And then there’s the thorny issue of cost… How are care homes financed? In the UK, care is financed partly through local authorities and partly through private finance – generally, that means those who can afford
So, you’ve bought your first investment house, and you want to flip it quickly and easily. How do you make sure that you can get maximum return on your investment even if you don’t have much money left over? What is house flipping? House flipping means buying a house, increasing its value and making a profit on
Accurately valuing a property is a bit of an art form, as our own guide to valuing your own property goes into in some depth. If you want to get a rough estimate, an online house valuation is a good way to go. However, rather than just give you a list of websites where you can value your property,
Laid back, passionate and delicious – and that’s just the people. France is a fabulous country, and it’s one that has inspired countless songs, and has been the start of many a culinary journey. But, how hard is it to move there? We thought we’d take a look, and give you the lowdown on what
Moving to another country is often daunting, but despite all the issues and uncertainties surrounding Brexit, moving to Spain is still as popular as ever. As a UK citizen, you still have the right to settle in Spain, and even if you are not a UK citizen, it’s still relatively easy to settle in the
Online and hybrid estate agents have never been more popular, but how can you make sure that you’re choosing the right company for you? Just like browsing Tripadvisor before choosing where to stay on holiday, or perusing Toptable for the best place to eat in a new city, it’s important to do your research. Luckily
We know – nobody likes estate agent fees, especially not after you’ve already paid stamp duty, legal fees, removal costs and so on. But, what is the state of estate agent fees in 2019, and what can you do to reduce them? Luckily, we conducted some market analysis so you don’t have to. Oh yes,
