Home Buying Articles (27 articles found)

One Move, Many Mini-CrisesYou think moving home means packing boxes, loading a truck, and setting up your new place. What it actually means is living for three weeks out of a suitcase, discovering your toothbrush is in a box labeled "Seasonal Decor," and negotiating with your partner over which of you is emotionally equipped to speak to the movers again.

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Moving internationally is like teleporting into an alternate version of reality where everything is slightly different, and not always in a good way. You unpack your essentials, plug in your WiFi router, and. . . nothing.

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Moving house is a strange ritual. One day, you're standing in your home, sipping coffee from your favourite mug, surrounded by furniture arranged just how you like it.

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Selling a house is like playing a game of chess—except in this version, the board is your neighborhood, and the estate agent is your trusted grandmaster. Sure, anyone can list a property online, but what separates a sale from a mere listing is the agent's intimate knowledge of local quirks, hangouts, and even where the best bacon butty can be found. It's Not Just About Square FootageMost buyers aren't swayed by an extra closet or a fancy bathroom alone—although, a spa-like bathroom never hurt anyone.

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Your Home, Your RulesWhen it comes to building a new home, why settle for someone else's vision when you can create your own? Bespoke new build properties offer a level of customization that's akin to ordering a pizza with all your favorite toppings. Except, instead of pepperoni and mushrooms, you're choosing room layouts, fixtures, and finishes.

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Buying a home could make anyone's knees wobble harder than a poorly constructed deck in a hurricane. But fear not, prospective homeowner! A professional residential building survey is your secret weapon in the home-buying battlefield, turning that trembling into triumph. Unearthing the Hidden SurprisesA house might look perfect on the outside, but without a professional survey, you might as well be buying a pig in a poke.

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Imagine stepping into a home where the walls haven't heard a single argument about whose turn it is to do the dishes, and the floors are as pristine as a snowfield untouched by footprints. This is the allure of a new build home in the UK, where the only history in the rooms is the one you're about to create. A Blank Canvas AwaitsA new build home is the ultimate blank canvas.

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Life in a stationary home is so last century. Welcome to the era of the rolling abode, where your backyard is as vast as your wanderlust and your living room changes with your mood or the weather.

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In the labyrinth of real estate transactions, the compass that often points to success is a deep, intimate knowledge of the local terrain. This is where local estate agencies shine, offering an unparalleled advantage to those looking to buy property in a specific area.

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Moving home is not just a change of address; it's a canvas waiting for a new story. " This artistic perspective on home moving highlights the emotional and practical significance of this life event. It's a process that involves more than just transporting items; it's about transitioning life's moments from one space to another.

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There's a peculiar thrill in the idea of moving. New horizons, fresh faces, and the promise of uncharted territories.

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Ah, the sweet symphony of moving house. It's right up there with dental surgery and tax season in terms of pure, unadulterated enjoyment.

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Ah, the joyous prospect of moving house. Picture, if you will, the charming maelstrom of misplaced furniture, boxes breeding like rabbits in a field, and the remnants of your once-organized life tossed about like flotsam on an angry sea.

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The young are being preyed upon, my friends, by the pernicious dragon of the housing market. A beast of brutal, untamed capitalism, that unfurls its leathery wings and sets flame to the dreams of an entire generation.

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Imagine this: you're gearing up for the ultimate adventure, armed with your trusty laptop and a steaming cup of coffee. Your goal? To conquer the mountainous terrain of mortgage deals and emerge victorious with the golden fleece of home loans.

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Is it preferable to work with a mortgage broker rather than a direct lender? Am I able to include the broker's fee in the loan's repayment? Getting a mortgage is a big investment, so these are natural concerns to have. Our experience tells us, however, that working with brokers is your best option.

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Moving house is infamously known for being one of the most stressful life events. It's understandable - it's potentially a LOT of work.

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Buyer's agents, real estate professionals that represent the buyer in a real estate transaction, they're growing in popularity. However, buyer's agents still only make up a small proportion of the real estate agent pool, but this number is growing.

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Australian homeowners have been hearing it everywhere: "record low interest rates, now it the time to refinance". What does this mean for them? How could this help them? And should they refinance their home? There are a lot of situations where refinancing could be very helpful for you, so here are the top 5 benefits to refinancing your home loan. Firstly, what is refinancing? Refinancing is when one replaces their current loan with another loan, with either their current lender or a different lender. Benefits to refinancing your home loanThere are a wide range of benefits to refinancing, the primary reason being your current home loan no longer meets your current needs.

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Brexit has unsettled the property market in many ways:-Net migration to the UK is at a ten year low. No doubt many immigrants are waiting to see if/when Brexit happens, OR they've given up on the idea of moving to the UK altogetherMany home buyers are anticipating a house price drop post-Brexit and are postponing looking for properties.

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To me, moving to a new home is just below going to the dentist and just above having my limbs broken. I hate it - primarily because I don't prepare adequately before the move.

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House buying is an experience, which - after going through some hard work and pain - eventually lets you become an expert opinion maker on house buying. The rule of thumb of buying a house is to keep your ground work ready in terms of the loans available to you, and the locality you would like to live in. Once you decide the budget range, you also need to find out how much cash you have to shell out as these days (post 2008 crash) you will get roughly an 80% to 85% loan and the remaining 15-20% needs to be oaid as a cash instalment.

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Buying a home is the biggest investment we will ever make. The process of purchasing a home very exciting but incredibly daunting.

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I remember my 20s - it seemed like every year I moved from one flat to another. And everytime, I'd hire a "man and van" or even just do it myself.

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There's no doubt that house prices have outpaced wages over many years, requiring house buyers to borrow more and more money. And of course, with the need to borrow more and more money, buyers are put under an ever more intense spotlight in regards to their ability to pay back the loan.

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Those who've moved before can confirm that relocating is a tiresome task. This is the main reason they consult a professional mover to move them.

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There's more to lighting than merely illuminating a room. Lighting should serve a specific purpose - perhaps to add to ambience to a room, or just add some background level light, or a task-orientated light - perhaps a spotlight on a desk for reading.

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