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Mick Silver

Selling Property

How much does it cost to sell a house?

When it comes to selling your house, there’s a lot more to the process than you might think. It wasn’t something that ever crossed your mind when you were first-time buyers, but now you’ve probably realised selling your house isn't as easy as just receiving payment of the house price…
Mick Silver
4th February 2021
Buying Property

What is a guarantor mortgage? Can it help?

A guarantor mortgage is a home loan; however, a guarantor's presence distinguishes it from a typical mortgage.  When moving home, mortgages are taken out to buy a property. When you buy mortgages, you are essentially borrowing money from a bank or building society to invest in buying a home, and…
Mick Silver
3rd February 2021
Contracts

How to cancel your council tax when moving house

Even with Coronavirus COVID 19 still impacting on our lives, many of us are still buying and selling properties, and of course, home moving involves a lot of preparation and planning.  For a start, you need to find the best agents, choose between the many different removals companies, pack your…
Mick Silver
2nd February 2021
Buying Property

Buying Off-Plan: Full Details, Tips & Guide

If you're looking to purchase property in the UK, buying off-plan is an option you should consider. As opposed to other viable investment options, such as refurbishment properties, it is a significantly cheaper route as property developers often give out discounts on off-plan sales and don't ask for a full…
Mick Silver
1st February 2021
Selling Property

What size van do I need when moving house?

If you’re going to move house, there's a lot to organise. Not only do you need to find a suitable estate agent, and choose a licensed conveyancer, but you also need to arrange a removals van to get your stuff from A to B.  When you’re creating your checklist for…
Mick Silver
30th January 2021
Buying Property

How long does conveyancing take?

Looking to move house?  You'll have to go through a conveyancing process if you do. So, what exactly is conveyancing and how long does conveyancing take when you are selling your house? Let's take a look! Included in this article: What is conveyancing? The stages of the conveyancing process How…
Mick Silver
29th January 2021
Selling Property

What certificates do I need to sell my house?

You’ve carried out some renovations, found the ideal estate agent with the best value agent fees, and now you’re ready to embark on the process of selling your house. The next step is to get the paperwork together. It’s time to ask “what certificates do I need to sell my…
Mick Silver
28th January 2021
Selling Property

Why isn’t my house selling?

It is the dream of many homeowners to sell their house by quick and stress-free means. However, sometimes you can hire an estate agent, put your property on the market, go through relentless viewings but still be asking yourself “why isn’t my house selling?” Despite your many attempts to get…
Mick Silver
27th January 2021
Buying Property

What happens on completion day?

What is completion day? Completion day represents the last stage in the process of buying or selling a house. It can take between 7-28 days after exchanging contracts It’s the day on which the money transfers happen, and the buyer is given the key for their brand-new home. To complete…
Mick Silver
26th January 2021