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Mick Silver

Buying Property

Living in Brighton

Sometimes known As London on Sea, Brighton and Hove is becoming an ever-more popular place to live. But why, you may ask? Brighton is now one of the most fashionable cities to move to anywhere in the UK. It is pioneering the way politically, with one of its MPs, Caroline…
Mick Silver
27th April 2021
Buying Property

5 of the top places to live in Leeds: where & how much?

Leeds has something for everyone, whether for young professionals, parents with growing families or retired people looking for an affordable place to live outside London and in the north of England. Thanks to its great blend of low and high-value housing, excellent job opportunities, superb shopping, strong economy, affordable living…
Mick Silver
23rd April 2021
Buying Property

How Long Does It Take To Exchange Contracts?

Coronavirus may have impacted the housing market, but buyers and sellers still want to know about the process they'll need to go through.  When you're buying or selling your home, the exchange of contracts is a key moment. It's the point at which the seller and buyer sign contracts for…
Mick Silver
21st April 2021
Landlords

Why Your Financial Plan Should Include Property

A new financial year has arrived, with many investors and businesses taking this opportunity to review their strategies and financial goals. While investors usually remain consistent in their habits, the economic challenges of 2020 will inevitably be a key consideration throughout the financial planning stages. The global pandemic has impacted…
Mick Silver
19th April 2021
Buying Property

How do rent to buy homes work?

If you've been listening to the latest news over recent years, you'll probably have heard of Rent to Buy Homes. Rent to Buy is a government scheme that has been created to make it easier to transition between renting and purchasing a home. Government Rent to Buy schemes in 2021…
Mick Silver
19th April 2021
Buying Property

What does build to rent mean?

You may not have heard about Build To Rent, but this kind of development is now causing a stir in the housing market. Build To Rent developments are new build properties that have been designed for the specific purpose of renting. They offer a host of perks, including dedicated on-site…
Mick Silver
16th April 2021
Traditional Agents

Changing Estate Agents – Is It Time?

Key takeaways from this guide: this guide on changing estate agents aims to help you make an informed decision. We cover the potential fees, legal complications and, how you can make sure you choose the right estate agent for you. Are you hoping to move house but are experiencing problems…
Mick Silver
12th April 2021
Buying Property

What is delayed completion? What will it cost you?

Key takeaways from this guide: this guide breaks down the ins-and-outs of delayed completion and, more importantly, what you can do to prevent it from happening. We've aimed to highlight the key facts, possible causes of delays, common tips to resolve delays and much more. The last step in buying…
Mick Silver
9th April 2021
Buying Property

How to deal with estate agents when buying a house

Many potential buyers these days turn to the internet when they're ready to buy a home. While property portals like Moovshack help you see the type of property available in your area, actually visiting an estate agent in person is also surprisingly helpful. Why? Well, primarily, you can let them…
Mick Silver
1st April 2021