Each week, I record a Vlog, looking at the latest property news, topics of interest regarding all things property, interesting listings both here at Maddisons and across the country, and local events. I also publish a Blog every few weeks looking at a property related subject in more detail. Links to these items can be found either below or, if you navigate to the pages listed on the right.
Latest from the Blog
Sales Progression at Maddisons Residential
The current property market is still very much a “buyers’ market”, with buyers remaining cautious of offering on their next property purchase. For some sellers, many long months of hard work tidying up for each viewing, vacating the property, banishing the dog, delaying family celebrations and so on can have passed before that all important…
Interpreting your survey
Buyers clearly need to make informed choices when it comes to deciding which property to buy and at what price, although only about one in five people in England and Wales commissions a survey (source: RICS). However, we find that buyers can be unnecessarily disappointed and alarmed by the survey report simply because they are…
Understanding Leasehold and Share of Freehold Properties
There are many reasons why buying a flat is the perfect option for many people. It could be that they are first-time buyers trying to get onto the property ladder, they may want to downsize, add to an investment property portfolio, or have a UK base that they can “lock up and leave”. If you…
What Type of Mortgage Is Right For You?
On 2nd August 2018, the base interest rate in the UK was raised from 0.5% to 0.75%. This is the highest rate seen since 2009. However, even with this rise, mortgage rates are incredibly low and so there are still plenty of great deals out there for anyone with a mortgage or those hoping to…
Autumn – A Good Time To Sell and Buy Property
October signals the heart of Autumn, with temperatures a little cooler, the evenings drawing in and a plethora of seasonal colours, reds, golds, oranges and yellows. House hunters are incredibly active. Autumn offers plenty of opportunities for buyers and sellers The Advisory.co.uk describes September 7th through to the middle of November as a “Good” time…