Property

By Michael Bruce, CEO of Purplebricks.com When it comes to selling your home, it seems that every stage is another money pit. With pulls on your finances from legal fees, estate agents, surveyors and moving costs – all on top of making sure your home is picture perfect – it can be difficult to know how to prioritise where to spend and how you can save. But there are ways you can be savvy with your cash. Michael Bruce, CEO...

By Bea Patel, Property Editor and Director of Shop for an Agent - The Estate Agent comparison site In the previous two articles in this four part series, I looked at Tips for moving into private rented property and Tips for when living in your private rented property. This week I’ll cover information about your rights and responsibilities as a tenant. When you move into a private rented property, you’ll have a tenancy agreement. This agreement is a written or...

By Nathan Lee, TLE Correspondent  Four in ten renters say they don't see the place they currently live in as a proper home, according to a new survey, with eight in ten saying they felt they had ‘no choice’ when it came to whether to rent or buy. It is a common conundrum for Londoners. With average property prices now above the half a million mark many of us are left with the bleak reality of 'generation rent', which has its...

By Nathan Lee, TLE Correspondent  The London Docklands have experienced a tremendous amount of change over its history, much of which has been broadly representative of how the city has evolved as a whole. The docks were a response to an increased demand for secure shipping space that would be protected from the elements, with the first dock build towards the end of the 17th century providing a large, secure and sheltered anchorage with room for 120 large vessels.The Howland Great...

By Joe Mellor, Deputy Editor Unless you want to live in a converted garage or stowaway in a different wheelie bin every night, London is increasingly outside the price range of most of us. TLE has scoured the areas outside of London where you could afford to buy and still get to work in Londinium. Of course, you need to add on the extortionate rail fares, to work out if your move out of the capital is feasible. No more...

A look at the best places to buy in London on a budget.

By Julie Paul One of the trickiest things to get right when designing your home is how best to light each room. It’s not enough to simply buy a new bulb, open the curtains and make do. Regardless of any superficial limitations, every room has a potential that can be unlocked with the intelligent use of light. A thoughtful and holistic approach to each space is needed to create a desirable, useful level of brightness throughout your home, night and day....

By Bea Patel, Director of Shop for an Agent The estate agent comparison site Following last week’s article on Tips for moving in to private rented property, this week is about things you need to consider while living in your privately rented property. It’s fair to assume that anything can go wrong in the property, and you should be clear on who is responsible for what. Keep in mind the following tips: Make sure the property meets the minimum standards The...

By Bea Patel, Director of Shop for an Agent In the first of this four part series, I’ll be sharing some key points for moving into a privately rented property. Before looking, set a realistic budget and factor in extra costs such as Council Tax, electric and/or gas bills, water bills, TV licence, digital TV and broadband. If your house sharing, discuss how you’ll be splitting the bills and how to pay them. When ready, consider these five tips: Don’t...