Articles Published In January 2012
95% Mortgage Back
Five years ago there were more than 800 different 95% mortgages available to first time buyers. When the financial crisis struck, they disappeared from lenders’ shelves almost overnight. But the first few weeks of 2012 are seeing a surprise turnaround – [...]
Hardcore Pawn
In a telling sign of the times, a high street pawnbroker has announced plans to open 50 new shops this year, creating 300 new jobs. The Money Shop said it has been having its busiest January ever, with rising demand [...]
Shhhh – How Much?
Estate agents are often secretive about what they charge sellers, it has been alleged, whilst there is great variation in the levels of fees that they charge. A new survey found that only one agent in London disclosed its fees [...]
New Office Opening
Just a quick heads up to let all our ‘watchers’ we will be opening a new office before the end of the month. Whilst all other agents seem to be falling off the wagon, shedding staff and closing branches left [...]
Energy Prices Down
Amid all the financial gloom, there are definitely some glimmers of sunshine breaking through the clouds. If you’ve been struggling to pay your gas and electricity bills, prices are on the way down. On Friday Npower became the fourth company [...]
The Real Aftermath
I have just been given a property to let by a despondent landlord. Whilst I appreciate most people love their homes even if they only rent them, this is an insight into the reality of what some tenants class as [...]
Don’t Blame The Property Market
Half of those claiming unemployment benefits would prefer to lose their handouts than do a stint of unpaid work. So when wondering why the UK is suffering a so called recession, don’t blame house prices, look upstairs! Figures show that [...]
The Year In Numbers
Statistics from the Land Registry, (which marks its 150th anniversary this year), has released the following information for last year. The most expensive property sold in England and Wales was £19.25m for a detached house in Hampstead, north London The cheapest [...]
The Year Ahead
Are you waiting with baited breath? Are we excited yet? Well here goes what is expected for the year ahead! I Love You (Leap Year) Yes ladies chase your fella and pop the question. Its your big chance. Tell him [...]
