Category Archives: Property

Could you use equity from your home to fund renovations?

Posted on January 28, 2022 by Mark Dyason

If you took the opportunity to do some DIY during one of the recent lockdowns, you’re not alone. According to data from Yahoo, 5 million Brits redecorated rooms in their homes, 1.5 million built an outhouse, and over a million … Continue reading →

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Five years on, how has Brexit impacted the UK property market?

Posted on August 27, 2021 by Mark Dyason

It’s been more than five years since the UK decided to leave the EU, confirmed by the referendum held on 23 June 2016. In the last five years, the Brexit debate has rattled on, as debates over “hard”, “soft”, or … Continue reading →

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Moving out of the city? 5 of the best UK seaside towns to move to

Posted on May 25, 2021 by Mark Dyason

For many people, lockdown emphasised the importance of having space at home to relax outside of the four walls of your living room. Now, with many trading in office chat by the water cooler for home working and Zoom calls, … Continue reading →

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3 important things you need to know if you’re thinking about downsizing

Posted on March 19, 2021 by Mark Dyason

As you get older, you may start thinking about downsizing. Whether it’s because your children have moved away and your home now feels too large, or you want to cash in on the equity in your property, downsizing is a … Continue reading →

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6 top tips to speed up the home-buying process

Posted on December 15, 2020 by Mark Dyason

Finding your dream house is just the first of many steps in the home-buying process. In Scotland, it usually takes six to eight weeks between making an offer and being handed the keys to your new pad. In England, around … Continue reading →

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The pros and cons of buying a new-build home

Posted on December 15, 2020 by Mark Dyason

If you want to live in a house that’s brand new and spotlessly clean, you might be tempted to buy a new-build home. Figures compiled by Zoopla suggest the new-build market is starting to bounce back after coronavirus put a … Continue reading →

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3 ways your property could fund your care

Posted on October 26, 2020 by Mark Dyason

If you’re concerned about how you’ll pay for your care in old age, you’re not alone. Research by Nationwide suggests two-thirds of British homeowners over the age of 50 worry about covering later-life care bills.

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