Buying a house in Grantham is such an exciting time. Looking at areas, looking at different styles of property, different gardens, locations, schools, transport links....and of course, no one loves looking at property more than us! We adore it when our clients find the home of their dreams and move in ready to start a new chapter. But wait. Of course, there’s more to buy...
Owning a buy to let in Grantham and renting out your property can be very rewarding. It can be a way of having a regular income coming in, together with actually owning something that should increase in value over time. If you are considering renting out a property, there are many things you need to make sure you get right, such as rental income, statutory obligations (e.g. ga...
Five budget-friendly tips to help you set up your home office Working from home is now a major part of people’s lives. For some, working from home has been the norm for many years, while for others the concept is still a little confusing. What’s important though is that your home office is somewhere you feel comfortable, can work competently and efficien...
The biggest hike in interest rates for more than 30 years is expected later this month, a surge in buying activity has been reported by some estate agents in August, while renters are turning to smaller properties to cope with the cost of living crisis. Read on for all this and more in your September property market update from Secure My Sale. Interest Rates Rise The B...
If you are considering selling your home to cover the costs of going into care, this could be a huge worry for you and your family. With residential care costing almost £50,000 a year on average when the additional expense of nursing is taken into account, it isn’t too surprising that selling up seems the only way to afford the cost. At Secure My Sale, we unf...
Is the price right? Making the leap to sell your house is a big decision, and usually comes after lots of discussions about where to move, why, and what sort of house to buy next. But one key aspect of selling your house, and perhaps one of the most important, is the price. What you get for your home may affect what you can afford next. Getting the price right is absolutely c...
House prices have fallen for the first time this year, the under-30s are the age group most likely to face unaffordable rents, and mortgage rates are expected to rise imminently. But it’s not all doom and gloom! Read on for all this and more in August’s property market update.House prices fall for the first time in 2022Figures released by property website Rightmove...
Add A Special Touch That’s All Your Own And Make Your Rented Home Cosy Sometimes, renting a home in Grantham makes it difficult to make your living space feel homely. Worrying about losing your deposit can deter you from making changes. But luckily, there are many ways to add a special touch that’s all your own and make your rented home cosy without having to spend...
Whether it’s noise complaints from the neighbours or something more serious like always paying late, a nuisance tenant is, well, a nuisance! Despite this, there are some things you can do to effectively handle a nuisance tenant that can prevent a small issue from turning into something bigger. Here are five handy tips on how to handle a nuisance tenant in your Grantham...
Energy Performance Certificates (or EPCs) have, until now, been barely significant when it comes to the Grantham housing market. But it’s important to be aware that there are big changes afoot with regard to EPC requirements, and landlords in Grantham need to pay close attention. So, what changes are coming to the EPC requirements? What kind of impact will those c...
House prices have hit yet another record high, while the true scale of the UK’s price increases has been revealed, and a study has shown the locations where properties sell the fastest. Read on for all this and more in July’s property market update. House prices rise for the sixth consecutive record month Asking prices for UK homes have risen to a new record high...
Overhauling your Grantham property can be a lengthy and costly task. Limited time and finances often mean we renovate our homes at a slower pace than we would like, but of course, this also allows for careful consideration to go into each room. Improving your home in Grantham doesn’t have to be expensive though. There are many budget tricks you can use to spruce up your...
Propertymark, the professional body for property agents in residential and commercial sales, lettings and auctioneering has revealed its exciting teaming with TV personality and property expert Phil Spencer’s Move iQ. As co-presenter of Channel 4's Location Location Location and one of the best-known faces on British television, Phil will look to help consumers understan...
Like Marmite, gardening is a pastime that you either love or hate. Yet, the majority of us residing in Grantham will certainly appreciate a beautiful garden in which to spend summer evenings in our new home. The opportunity to relax during one of those much yearned for balmy nights with a glass of fizz, listening to the birds retiring for the night as the sun dips down low on...
House prices have hit another record high, while interest rates have increased again, but there’s good news on the horizon for renters and first-time buyers. Read on for all this and more in June’s property market update. UK house prices reach record high House prices across the country have increased yet again, with the leading property portal, Rightmove, reporti...
