Planning your portfolio Investing in property is a journey and if you are starting a portfolio or indeed growing one it is vital to have an idea on what you plan to achieve. It is essential to have a flexible timeline in terms of how
Whether looking for a new home or an investment, good renovation projects in the right location and at the right price can be hard to find. Here are ways to increase your chances of finding a successful project: When prices rise, buyers on a budget
Once a prospective purchaser decides to view a home, first impressions are critical, so the viewing needs to go as smoothly as possible. Are you a buyer?: Show respect It is important to show the property the same level of respect you would expect someone
Are you ready? From next month, April 2017 mortgage interest tax relief will start to be restricted to 20% for all buy to let landlords. The relief could affect landlords who are basic rate and also higher rate tax payers. The changes will impact in
Talk, read and get educated… Then plan If you are interested in investing in property, you should approach someone who is experienced in doing it successfully. Also educate yourself on the basics through reading and possibly also attending property investment meetings. In Chester we have a
Welcome to your new home Welcome to your new home and now that you have moved into your property, we would like to tell you a little about our service. Our aim is to provide you with a first class management service and subsequently
We are a nation of dog lovers but when selling your home you need to be aware that your faithful companion could hinder a sale. About 13 million (46%) of us in the UK live in a household with pets. Here is a guide
Heaven in the bedroom Many house buying decisions are made by women. Even when couples view your home, it is mostly the female who has the final say. When trying to attract a lady buyer to your home you need to create an escape, a
Set the tone Your entrance hall is one of the most important things that your viewers will see. It sets the tone of your home. It is true that your buyers will make a buying decision based on the first few seconds of a
There are a few ways to sell your home quickly. The quicker your property sells, the higher price it generally achieves. So at Homesale we concentrate on a quick sale, in fact on average our properties sell within 4 weeks. When looking at preparing your
Nine year high for numbers of first time buyers. More first time buyers purchased homes in 2016 then in any other year since 2007, according to a study by the Halifax. Record low mortgage rates, high employment levels and access to Government schemes are thought
History of the Terrace In Chester, terraced properties form a reasonable proportion of the property stock but the proportion of available, particularly Victorian terraces, is reducing and demand is high. At Homesale and Homelet we’ve been selling and renting terraces since 1989 and there’s not
White as a paint colour Simply plaining all the walls and ceilings white will not itself provide you with a fabulous looking home. The white should be flawless, clean and bright but it will not work alone. White does make for an extremely versatile starting
History of the Bungalow In Chester, bungalows form a reasonable proportion of the property stock but the numbers being built is reducing and demand is high. At Homesale and Homelet we’ve been selling and renting bungalows since 1989 and there’s not much we do not
GENERATING AN INCOME FROM PROPERTY How should I measure returns? Successful property investors tend to calculate returns from property using a simple net return calculation. A gross rental return is the total amount of money your tenant pays you for residing in your property.