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First Time Buyers: Part 2 Last week we discovered how important it is to organise things before we start our hunt. This week we are looking at the next stage – starting to view. So we have are forearmed with our wish list, we have registered with all the agents and signed ourselves up to…
First Time Buyer: Part 1 Q. I am a first time buyer and completely green when it comes to buying a property having never done so before. I have no idea what to do first to get started. I have had a look on line at some of the major properties portals to get an…
Q. I’m a first time tenant that is moving out of my current property to relocate closer to my job. Can you give me a rundown of what I am legally required to do in order for things to go smoothly and for me to receive my deposit back intact? A. So, you’ve come to…
Q. I’m thinking of selling my property and wondering in your opinion when is the best time to put it on the market, friends have all given me their opinions and to be honest left me totally confused! Do you think it’s a good idea this close to Christmas, or is it better to wait…
Q. I am buying a second home in London and have agreed verbally that some of the furniture will remain and be included in the purchase price and some items will be removed. What is the best way of ensuring that when I come to complete that this verbal agreement with my estate agent is…
Q. I am buying a property that is currently tenanted but I plan to live in the property myself following completion. I have asked the agent if the Vendor has been served notice on the tenant yet but she tells me that this will not be served until the survey is booked. I am currently…
Q. As an investor with several properties in West London, I am constantly looking for great new areas to invest in and wondering if you could give me some advice on areas worth considering that have great transport connections? A. As a Landlord it’s important to buy property in the right location, yes you have…
Q. I have a spare bedroom in my apartment and am seriously considering renting it out to get some extra cash in, a friend mentioned there is a government scheme called The Rent a Room Scheme, can you tell me more? A. Many home owners today are choosing to become resident landlords. You become a…
Q. I currently live and work in Canary Wharf and am looking to finally step onto the property ladder but need to have a bit more green around me than the wharf can offer but at the same time will not tolerate a long commute, can you recommend anywhere far enough away to feel like…
