Buying property is a costly investment that not everyone is willing to make. It can involve more than just money, as some buildings need serious renovations to make them habitable. This might sound like a huge deal breaker, but in the long run it can provide benefits...
When it comes to working for yourself, one of the most popular job choices is to be a landlord. Being a landlord can be extremely rewarding. However, it is also hard work and comes with a lot of responsibility. If you are considering becoming a landlord, then here are...
Born from a simple, yet visionary, idea of creating a global, free to list property platform, Commercial People aims to disrupt the status quo and challenge the industry leaders. Commercial People seek to connect & transform local real estate into a single,...
International free-to-list property portal Residential People were established in 2014 by Christopher May and Nahim Rahman with over one million listings added since launch (March 2019). The concept for Residential People initially began when they became frustrated...
Buying a leasehold flat? Read this first. People often buy a leasehold property under the mistaken assumption that they own the place. This is not the case. A leasehold property can expire like goods in the grocery store. A lease is essentially an extended form...
A BBC poll says Georgian properties is the nation’s favourite style of property. But before you buy one you need to understand what you’re getting into. Imposing country houses with magnificent landscaped gardens; serious, sober rectories; sweeping city crescents and...
Shared ownership schemes run by housing associations to help people onto the housing ladder can become a trap for buyers. Shared ownership allows would-be homeowners to purchase a share in a property whilst a housing association owns the remainder. If shared owners...
Bag a bargain – don’t get hammered. Here’s how: 1. Have a dummy run – Before you’re ready to buy get all the catalogues, find out the rules, book viewings on properties similar to the type you want, and go along to the auction and watch. 2. Research, research,...
The cost of selling a home through a High Street estate agent can vary by as much as 261% depending on the postcode, according to new research. The figures from GetAgent for consumer group Which? Money analysed more than 40,000 branches that listed properties in over...
