Recent Articles in First Time Buyer Property Checklists

Why buy to let – if you do it properly – still works financially
Nov 30, 2015

I’ve been really surprised at the huge fuss that’s being made of the 3% increase in stamp duty for Buy to let investors and second home owners. In this article I explain how buy to let can still work, if done properly.

Key points to note from George Osborne's Autumn Statement
Nov 25, 2015

George Osborne gave his Autumn statement and along with it came a raft of changes. Kate takes a look at the impact on the economy and housing.

Save on Your Energy Bills with Energy Efficient Windows and Doors
Nov 22, 2015

Many people are looking to improve the energy efficiency of their homes. Heat tends to disappear out of walls and floors and of course windows and doors can be horrendously drafty if not fitted properly and if they are quite old too. Read guest article from BFRC to improve you energy efficiency.

Will the bank of mum and dad run dry?
Nov 18, 2015

Are you moving to your second home? Take a read of this article to find out some of the struggles second steppers and their families are facing.

Kate's latest supply and demand summary - including data from Halifax and Agency Express
Nov 12, 2015

Kate's price summary analyses the various property indices' reports on supply and demand for property and includes data from the Bank of England, Halifax and Nationwide.