Mortgages
Marcia Barrington
The Majority Of First-Time-Buyers Rely On ...

Three in five first-time buyers depend on the bank of mum and dad in order to get onto the property ladder, according to research by Just Group. In the last five years, 61 per cent of FTBs relied on financial help from relatives in order to purchase a property. In comparison, just 20 per cent of FTBs relied on financial assistance from relatives 30 years ago.

The Majority Of First-Time-Buyers Rely On Relatives To Buy Their First Home

Buy To Let

Moving From ‘E’ to ‘C’: Why The Race To Climb The EPC Ratings Starts Now For Landlords

Moving From ‘E’ to ‘C’: Why The Race To Climb The EPC Ratings Starts Now For Landlords

Current legislation means that if a property doesn't have a valid Energy Performance Certificate (EPC) rating of ‘E’ or above, then it cannot legally be let. With soaring energy prices a real problem for all of us, an energy efficient home is now on a higher proportion of prospective tenants' wish lists. Not only are we all becoming (rightfully) more environmentally aware when it comes to our properties, but for tenants, a higher EPC rating means lower bills, a decrease in the risk of mould and a warmer place to live.

Thinking Of Buying A Staycation Property?

Thinking Of Buying A Staycation Property?

So, are you thinking of jumping on the second home bandwagon? Whether it’s switching an existing let property from a long-term rental to capitalise on the more lucrative short-stay market, or buying a second property or even adding to their portfolio, there is a boom in UK buy-to-let and second home property purchases happening right now.