Asbestos Is A Word That Has Become Synonymous With Health Problems! If you’re selling an older property in Grantham, you may be worried about the asbestos it contains. Asbestos is a word that has become synonymous with health problems and danger, so if your existing home contains asbestos, it’s natural to have concerns about how it could affect your propert...
It’s Often Best To List Your Property For Sale Before You Find A New Home The team here at Secure My Sale is often asked whether sellers in Grantham should find a property to buy before listing their home for sale on the property market. With this in mind, here is our expert advice. In our experience, you should list your property for sale before you find a new home.&nb...
As the cost of living crisis worsens and UK inflation hits a record high of 11.1%, is it all doom and gloom and what does this mean for the UK housing market? Read on to find out everything you need to know. Stamp duty cuts to remain in place until March 2025 In some good news, Chancellor, Jeremy Hunt has confirmed in his Autumn Budget that stamp duty cuts are...
Selling a property can be a very confusing and lengthy process but having a good solicitor or conveyancer will help it to run as smoothly and efficiently as possible. Here is an easy step by step guide to the whole conveyancing process. Find a Conveyancer The conveyancing process formally starts when you’ve accepted an offer on the property. However,...
Mortgage rates, house prices and average rents have hit new highs, while stamp duty has been cut in the government’s mini budget (one of the few changes to remain after Kwasi Karteng’s sacking and the appointment of Jeremy Hunt as the new chancellor), and a property with a place in TV history is on the market! Read on for all this and more in your October property m...
Not Every Property Has Large Windows or Plenty of Floor Space! Space and light are two key things that tenants, and buyers are looking for when searching for a home in Grantham. Sadly, not every property has large windows or plenty of floor space. However, if your property happens to be a compact basement flat, there’s no need for dismay. There are some top tips that ou...
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...
