Buying A Property At Auction

•Selling Your Property At Auction
Copyright (c) 2011 Robert Gray Selling a property at auction is a good option for you if you are, for whatever reason, looking for a quick sale or have a property that you think would be difficult to sell under the conventional conveyancing route. Auctions are usually popular with houses that are in a poor state of repair, quirky or difficult to value, homes that have been repossessed by the mortgage lender, or properties that are in high demand. You will need to be prepared and organised...

•Unmarried Couples The Importance Of A Deed Of Trust When Buying A Property
Copyright (c) 2011 Robert Gray These days many couples choose to live together without seeing the need to enter into marriage. Buying a property together is a huge step, both financially and emotionally, and it is certainly not likely to be a time when you want to consider what would happen in the event that you separated from your partner in the future. However, with the number of relationships that breakdown being so high it is, unfortunately, a very real 'risk' that you need consider when...

•First Time Buyers 5 Things To Consider As You Take That First Step Onto The Property Ladder
Copyright (c) 2012 Robert Gray If you are considering buying a property for the very first time and taking that all important first step on the property ladder you may be feeling a sense of excitement and trepidation. We all know that in the current economic climate it is extremely hard to purchase a property, especially when doing so for the very first time. With mortgage companies now being much more selective about who they lend money to, and how much they are willing to lend, as well...

•I Wish To Sell A Property I Am Renting To A Tenant What Are My Rights And Obligations
? As a landlord you must, at all times, act in accordance with the tenancy agreement which has been signed by both yourself and your tenant. The agreement will set out the terms and conditions of the tenancy such as the amount of rent payable, the length of the tenancy and how much notice should be given by either party if they wish to terminate the agreement. Landlords who wish to sell their property are often concerned that, after giving their tenant notice that they wish to sell the...

•When Purchasing A Property What Happens At The Stages Of Exchange And Completion
? Copyright (c) 2012 Robert Gray Buying a new property can be a nerve wracking time. After all, it is likely to be the single biggest purchase you have made to date and you will have undoubtedly spent a considerable amount of time saving up, planning your finances, researching the area in which you wish to buy, visiting different properties and, finally, setting your heart on the property which ticks all the boxes for your requirements. However, the road to exchange of contracts can often be...

•My House Has Previously Been Flooded How Will This Affect Its Market Value
? Copyright (c) 2012 Robert Gray Sadly we have all seen pictures on the news over recent years of people who have had their home and belongings destroyed by flooding. Until it happens it is hard to appreciate just how devastating a flood can be and how much destruction it can cause to the affected area in just a short space of time. Putting a house back together after a flood can take months, or even years, as you wait for the property to dry out and begin the process of cleaning,...

•The Five Most Common Reasons That People Decide To Put Off Moving House
Copyright (c) 2011 Robert Gray There is no doubt about it, deciding to moving house is one of the biggest decisions we are likely to make during our lifetime. However, along with the excitement and pride at the prospect of owning a new home comes the fear, anxiety and trepidation of taking such a huge financial, emotional and logistical step. This article looks at the five main reasons people choose to put off the decision to move house. 1) Financial. Many people are put off of moving...

•What Can I Do To Limit The Costs Of Moving House
? Unfortunately, moving house can be one of the most expensive times of our lives. As well as all the obvious costs involved in moving house, such as raising enough money for a deposit, paying solicitors fees and funding the cost of a professional removal company, there are many hidden costs which considerably add to the expense of moving house. By budgeting and planning your finances you can ensure that you are not, at any point in the process of moving house, surprised by any large costs...

•Moving House Who Do You Need To Inform
? Copyright (c) 2012 Robert Gray Moving house can be one of the busiest and time consuming times of our lives. As well as dealing with the practicalities of packing up an entire household of belongings and moving them into your new property you need to remember to inform everybody that needs to know that you have a new address and are no longer residing at your old property. This article looks at the main groups of people that need to be informed when you move house. * Passport and driving...

•Is Getting Into A Good School Catchment Area A Valid Reason For Moving House
? Copyright (c) 2012 Robert Gray We have all heard of people that have done it, perhaps you are even considering doing it yourself, but given the costs involved in moving and the other aspects of our lives that need to be taken into consideration, is moving to get into a good school catchment area a valid reason for moving house? Of course, we all want the very best for our children and their schooling is such as important part of their upbringing. The friends they make at school and the...