“The fundamental thing is that leasehold is just an unfair form of property ownership. In crude terms if you buy a flat, that should be yours. You shouldn’t be on the hook for charges which managing agents and other people can land you with.”
With the Bank of England raising interest rates and inflation high, what is happening in the Shepperton property market? What types of properties are selling? What is happening to house prices?
Are you getting ready to put your property on the market? What should you be looking for in this sales pitch? Are there any red flags you should be on high alert to spot?
How often do you switch bank accounts? Or dentists? Or even hairdressers? I expect it's not that often. It is the same for estate agents. Either way, it's possible to change if you are feeling underwhelmed, disappointed or disheartened with the property sale experience. And it is actually easier than you might think.
The property purchasing process can be a rollercoaster, filled with ups and downs. Statistically, 30% of agreed property sales will fall through in the UK. No doubt you will have experienced this at some point or at least know someone else that has.
If you've ever considered moving house before and read blogs about where to start, there is almost always information about decluttering. Why?
Should the Government force them out or should the Government mind their own business? The data from the 2021 Census has just been released for Shepperton and it makes interesting reading about the number of spare ‘spare’ bedrooms in our area.
In her first conference speech as the Tory's new leader in 1975, Margaret Thatcher asserted her conviction in a ‘property-owning democracy’. Throughout the 1980s homeownership exploded and continued to grow for several decades thereafter. What has happened to that dream nearly 50 years later?
Are you thinking about moving but don't want the pressure of an estate agent visiting your home?
Among the emotion and turmoil involved in buying and selling a property, finding a property you've fallen in love with, only to make an offer and have it rejected, is heartbreaking. What can you do? Do you have to walk away from the house of your dreams?
What should you do to ensure your property is safe whilst it is empty through the winter months?
Interior design trends change year on year, much like fashion trends. Taking inspiration from all different cultures from all over the world. Looking at trends from years gone by to create our spaces. What are the new emerging trends for our homes for 2023?