22 Jun 2017

Downsizing or equity release – which is the best option for you?

There are many reasons that you might be considering releasing some of the equity in your home. It could be that you are feeling the pinch because the value of your pension has decreased, you might want to offer financial help to younger family members or you may just be after extra cash to help … Continue reading Downsizing or equity release – which is the best option for you? →

14 Jun 2017

Everything you need to know about property subsidence

Few property problems are more serious than subsidence. It can adversely affect your home’s safety as well as its value. There are solutions to the subsidence issue, but many are expensive, so the sooner you address the problem, the better. What Is subsidence? Subsidence occurs when the ground beneath your house sinks or collapses, putting … Continue reading Everything you need to know about property subsidence →

5 Jun 2017

The Quick Buyers’ guide to stamp duty

If you’re looking to buy a property that costs over a certain price, you might have to pay stamp duty. The rules on stamp duty changed in December 2014 and it’s important for house buyers to keep up to date and understand how this tax works and how much they might have to pay. What … Continue reading The Quick Buyers’ guide to stamp duty →

23 May 2017

How to prepare your house for a viewing

Often considered a grey area, how do you prepare your family home for a viewing? Do you go for the pristine show home look with all personal touches removed, or do you keep the cosy family home feel alive? You can often feel so desperate for your house to sell that you’ll do anything to … Continue reading How to prepare your house for a viewing →

16 May 2017

How to tackle tricky tenants: know your rights

Dealing promptly and effectively with difficult tenants before problems worsen is an important part of ensuring you get the return on investment you need on your rental property. Happily, most renters are decent, trustworthy and unlikely to cause your major headaches. But when things do go wrong, bad tenants can be a nightmare that, at … Continue reading How to tackle tricky tenants: know your rights →

3 May 2017

What to Expect from Different Kinds of UK Properties

Whether you’re buying your first property, or deciding on the next step for you and your family, choosing the right home can be difficult. There’s so many kinds of properties, and knowing what to expect from each one is near impossible, so we’re going to help you explore the main kinds of property found in … Continue reading What to Expect from Different Kinds of UK Properties →

26 Apr 2017

Understanding your Local Property Market

The words ‘property market’ are used in every other sentence these days, with increases and decreases happening daily, this figure dropping and that figure rising, but what are we actually talking about? Welcome to Quick Buyers official guide to understanding your local property market. We’re going to break down the jargon and crunch the numbers, … Continue reading Understanding your Local Property Market →

13 Apr 2017

What to divulge about neighbour disputes when selling a property?

Decided to move house? Whether or not you want to escape your tricky neighbours, you will have to tell your buyers about any issues you’ve had with those living closest to you when the time comes to sell up. Unfortunately, although extremes issues are rare, potential problems can range from badly behaved children to living … Continue reading What to divulge about neighbour disputes when selling a property? →

4 Apr 2017

Top 5 amenities that add value to your house

It’s not just the size of your home and how smart the fixtures are that influences its value; the location and proximity to sought-after amenities can also boost its sale appeal. Here are five amenities that can bump up the price of your home. 1. Good schools For homeowners with children, having good schools nearby … Continue reading Top 5 amenities that add value to your house →

24 Mar 2017

Why online property valuations are inaccurate

If you are thinking of selling your property for a change of scenery, the chances are you will have headed online to find out exactly how much your property is worth in comparison with other properties in your area. Online valuation sites such as Zoopla may surprise you with a particularly precise value for your … Continue reading Why online property valuations are inaccurate →

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