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Selling a property with asbestos - Click here to view this entry

Selling a property with asbestos

Wed Jul 14 2021
Asbestos is a natural fibrous mineral that has been in use within property construction in the UK since the 1930s. It was prized for its resistance to heat, chemical corrosion, and non-conduction of electricity. It found its way into roofs and around water pipes and electrical wires but was banned in stages, with a complete ban on its usage in 1999. The ban was a result of the carcinogenic proper....
How Does Japanese Knotweed Affect the Value of a Home? - Click here to view this entry

How Does Japanese Knotweed Affect the Value of a Home?

Wed Jul 14 2021
In this article, we will look at the following: Wait…what is Japanese Knotweed? Does Japanese Knotweed spread fast? How do I know if I have Japanese Knotweed? Why is Japanese Knotweed Such a Big Issue? Should I call a Japanese Knotweed expert? 1. Wait…what is Japanese Knotweed? Native to the country of Japan, Japanese Knotweed has become a regular occurrence in the UK. A....
What is a Structural Survey? - Click here to view this entry

What is a Structural Survey?

Wed Jul 14 2021
If you’re in the property business, you’ve likely heard of the dreaded “structural survey”; but what exactly is a structural survey? A structural survey is a general home inspection to determine the condition of the property and whether any work needs to be done to it at all. This includes any problems with the property such as foundation cracks, eroded or loose tiling....
Location, Location, Location. Why is it so important for homes? - Click here to view this entry

Location, Location, Location. Why is it so important for homes?

Wed Jun 30 2021
Choosing an ideal location for your home can be overwhelming. There are different pros and cons to various areas and types of areas, so deciding which factors are more important to you than others can be complicated and cause you to move back and forth multiple times between two or three options. Narrowing down what is important to you and sticking to that list when you begin looking at homes can ....
How to Sell a House at Auction – A Useful Guide - Click here to view this entry

How to Sell a House at Auction – A Useful Guide

Wed Jun 30 2021
The process of selling your house is certainly a tricky one, but quite possibly the most challenging problems you’ll face, is deciding how to sell it in the first place. One of the most commonplace methods of selling a property is through an auction. But is it worth the risk? Is your property even desirable enough to others that they would be willing to outbid each other for it? And how do ....
How Do You Sell Your Home If You Have a Mortgage? - Click here to view this entry

How Do You Sell Your Home If You Have a Mortgage?

Tue Jun 22 2021
Navigating the world of real estate is tricky business. There are so many different processes and professionals to go through when you are purchasing or selling a home. When you buy your home, you purchase it for a reason. Sometimes, that reason is just that you need a space to live and another reason may be that it is time for you to purchase what you currently consider your "dream home" or a hom....
What does POA mean? - Click here to view this entry

What does POA mean?

Tue Jun 22 2021
When checking for property listings, you may have noticed that sometimes the desired price is listed whilst some others will state “Offers in excess of”. You may also, on occasion, stumble across a property listed as “POA”. Read on to learn more about what this listing type is, and why some sellers and agents choose to use it. What is PAO? Why is POA used? POA on onlin....
What Does Sold STC Mean in Property? A Useful Guide - Click here to view this entry

What Does Sold STC Mean in Property? A Useful Guide

Tue Jun 22 2021
To begin, let’s get a basic definition of “Sold STC”: Sold STC (subject to contract) essentially means an offer has been made on a property which has been agreed by a vendor, but that purchase is not yet legally binding. If something is sold STC, it means the main points such as price have been made between the two parties but the sale is still subject to change. They’re u....
Avoid Paying Stamp Duty on an Additional Property - Click here to view this entry

Avoid Paying Stamp Duty on an Additional Property

Tue Jun 22 2021
When you are going through the process of selling and purchasing a home, there is a seemingly endless amount of fees and payments you have to make that come out of nowhere. You agreed to pay these fees when you signed a contract to sell or purchase a home, but many people do not understand how many fees can accrue over the selling and buying period. Money is constantly being discussed and purchasi....
How and Why Selling to a Cash House Buyer Is Best for You - Click here to view this entry

How and Why Selling to a Cash House Buyer Is Best for You

Thu Jun 17 2021
It’s far from out-of-the-ordinary for homeowners to turn their nose up at the prospect of selling their property to a cash house buyer; but the snobbery and reluctance towards this option of house-selling is often unwarranted. Cash house buyers are the perfect option for many prospective house-sellers out there, but why is that exactly? Why might selling to a cash house buyer be your best o....
Selling Houses Fast For Cash - How To Avoid Scams - Click here to view this entry

Selling Houses Fast For Cash - How To Avoid Scams

Thu Jun 17 2021
For many, the experience of selling a house is a mountain of stress. Every decision, from selecting an agent, to the slow crawl of time as they wait for an interested buyer is a frustrating process. And within the sectors surrounding house sales there are, of course, shady companies that will attempt to prey on vendors, either escalating prices or outright attempting to defraud them. Unfortunatel....
The average UK house may cost over one million pounds by 2043 - Click here to view this entry

The average UK house may cost over one million pounds by 2043

Mon Jun 14 2021
Owning property can be a great investment in the long term as prices rise. Certain factors may influence house prices along the way leading to fluctuations in the market, such as the stamp duty holiday, Covid-19, Brexit and low interest rates etc. but these may only have short term effects on actual prices. Therefore we at Quick Property Buyer have decided to review the UK’s average house p....
Taxes to pay when you sell property in the UK? - Click here to view this entry

Taxes to pay when you sell property in the UK?

Thu Jun 17 2021
When you purchase a home, you are probably extremely excited about the purchase and what it means for your life. You have got a new place to live, eat, sleep, and spend time with your family. Eventually having to sell that new home and the requirements that come with that process are most likely far from your mind. Whenever the time does come to sell, making a profit is always one the most exciti....
When selling your house, how long to completion? - Click here to view this entry

When selling your house, how long to completion?

Thu Jun 17 2021
When selling your property, it can sometimes feel a little overwhelming and slow at times. One of the biggest questions that most sellers are keen to have the answer to is how long does it take to make a sale and complete the process? In this article, we will be looking at the following: Factors Which Affect How Long It Takes To Sell And Complete Acceptance of An Offer How Long Does A Convey....
What are the costs of conveyancing? - Click here to view this entry

What are the costs of conveyancing?

Thu Jun 17 2021
The legal side of selling a house is called conveyancing. The process ensures that for both parties involved in the sale, everything is done correctly and, most importantly, legally. Conveyancing fees are split into two parts. There are legal costs for the work done by the solicitors, and disbursements, the additional one-off fees required for certain services such as property searches. The numb....
Understanding probate in house sales - Click here to view this entry

Understanding probate in house sales

Thu Jun 17 2021
The legal procedure of selling someone’s property after they pass way is probate. Most often, the deceased will already have provided a name for the person to oversee their estate i.e. the executor. Sometimes a case may arise that requires you or another beneficiary to make an application for probate. These three cases are: In the case a will was not left by the deceased. An executor has....
My Home is Not Selling the Way I Planned. What Should I Try Next? - Click here to view this entry

My Home is Not Selling the Way I Planned. What Should I Try Next?

Tue May 18 2021
When you put your home on the market, you are probably well aware of the fact that the next few months are going to be a long and potentially complicated process. Putting a home up for sale requires work on the front end, work in the middle, and work on the back end. Even if your home sells quickly, you are looking at a few months minimum from start to finish. Before the house goes on the market,....
How to sell my home in the fastest time and for the most profit? - Click here to view this entry

How to sell my home in the fastest time and for the most profit?

Tue May 18 2021
If you are hoping to sell your home quickly, but also want to make sure it is priced correctly and you receive the profit that you deserve, this article can help you piece together the information needed in order to accomplish that. When you are beginning the process of selling, it can be an overwhelming task deciding which type of selling process to go through. There are several methods and diff....
Selling your home due to separation or divorce - Click here to view this entry

Selling your home due to separation or divorce

Tue May 18 2021
Being in relationship can be like a warm ray of sunshine in life, keeping us comfortable and happy. But sadly, sometimes, the sun has to set and the relationship does not last. Whilst incomes may have been combined to buy a property together, unpicking that financial agreement can be tricky during a separation. So how do you go about selling your home, should a separation or divorce end your relat....
Selling Your Home Without An Estate Agent - Click here to view this entry

Selling Your Home Without An Estate Agent

Tue May 18 2021
Selling your property can make anyone go crazy. From the hassles of keeping your place in tip top condition for all the viewings, putting your property online for all to nose at, having to have for sale signs outside your house and to the never ending procession of viewers coming into your property, amongst whom can be several time wasters . But why do we let this happen? There may be a better way....
What is a Property Cash Buyer? - Click here to view this entry

What is a Property Cash Buyer?

Wed May 12 2021
When someone is looking to purchase a home in the UK, one of the first tasks that they complete is getting approved by a lender. This approval gives them the ability to look for a house that falls within the loan they were pre-approved for. Getting pre-approved can expedite certain obstacles that will come with putting an offer on a home. If this is already completed and a buyer has a letter cert....
HOW TO SELL YOUR HOUSE QUICKLY - Click here to view this entry

HOW TO SELL YOUR HOUSE QUICKLY

Wed May 12 2021
You may want to sell your house fast for any number of reasons, although that may not always be so possible. Indeed there is no denying that most people see the task of selling a house as a strenuous one. The whole process of getting a reliable agent, looking out for potential buyers, making the house look good and even getting the paperwork done is a hassle that many simply do not enjoy. When th....
Are buy to let properties still a good investment? - Click here to view this entry

Are buy to let properties still a good investment?

Wed May 12 2021
Landlords have been doing well with letting for years, but can novices to buy to let still benefit from those opportunities for profit? Buy-to-Let: explained With buy to lets, investors buy properties with the intention of making a profit on (i) the rent received over their mortgage, costs and tax payable and (ii) the capital appreciation of the property.

Buy to let mortgages Most ....
Stopping a Repossession - Click here to view this entry

Stopping a Repossession

Thu May 6 2021
In this article we will look at repossessions and how to deal with one if facing this sometimes terrifying and intimidating process. It is estimated that there are currently 1.8 million homeowners in the UK who are concerned about being able to pay their mortgage repayments. This number may only increase in the coming months as on the mortgage holiday scheme comes to an end in July 2021. With 2.....
HOW FAST CAN I SELL MY PROPERTY? - Click here to view this entry

HOW FAST CAN I SELL MY PROPERTY?

Thu May 6 2021
Selling a home can be pretty stressful, it often taking a lot longer than expected. Indeed the average time to sell and complete on a property is 4 months if it completes and there is always the risk of the sale falling through.

Factors which affect the speed of sale Various factors determine how long it would probably take for your property to be sold. The condition of your prope....
What Factors Affect The Value of Your Home? - Click here to view this entry

What Factors Affect The Value of Your Home?

Thu May 6 2021
Pricing a home can be overwhelming. Whether you are trying to put an offer on a home or trying to sell one, you want to do it right. You do not want to undervalue your current home or overvalue one that you are contemplating purchasing. Correctly valuing the home can help sell the property quickly and make the overall experience less stressful. So, what are some key items to look at when you are ....
9 TRICKS OF ESTATE AGENTS - Click here to view this entry

9 TRICKS OF ESTATE AGENTS

Thu May 6 2021
There are of course many honest estate agents out there who will do their best to sell your home at the right price. That said, there are also several not-so-honest ones who have the primary aim of using certain tricks of the trade to maximise profits for themselves Luckily for you though, we have provided a detailed list of some of the most common tricks used by these estate agents, used on both....
The 5 most luxurious properties on the market right now in Brazil - Click here to view this entry

The 5 most luxurious properties on the market right now in Brazil

Wed Mar 31 2021
Both locals and tourists are often in agreement that Rio de Janeiro is a great place to be. There are some of the most beautiful natural landscapes anywhere on the planet in Rio and amongst them people will find some of the most amazing luxury properties. But Brazil is not just Rio when it comes to property and there can be no doubt that there is a large number of ultra-luxury properties all over....
  The 5 most luxurious properties on the market right now in China - Click here to view this entry

The 5 most luxurious properties on the market right now in China

Wed Mar 31 2021
Several large organizations have released publications regarding the Chinese property market in recent times dealing with the most luxurious homes in China. Of those in the top 10, three properties are situated in Beijing, three more in Shanghai, two in Shenzhen, one in Guangzhou and one in the city of Dalian. These 5 Chinese cities continue to dominate the economic landscape and therefore, it is....
The 5 most expensive places in Gloucestershire - Click here to view this entry

The 5 most expensive places in Gloucestershire

Wed Mar 31 2021
Gloucestershire is located in the South-West of England and contains the Cotswold Hills, River Severn and the entirety of the forest of Dean. Gloucestershire is a county with plenty of schools for children and teenagers, making it a great place for families to reside. There are 42 public secondary schools and 12 independent schools, and almost every district has at least one sixth form. There are....

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