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Worrying Times Ahead?

May 21st, 2012

The positive news regarding a boost in mortgage lending seems to officially be a thing of the past.

A hefty drop in lending has been reported for April, with the effects of the reintroduction of stamp duty kicking in.

Buyers had been given a holiday from the tax to try and get the housing market moving and encourage first time buyers into the market.

Experts were warning today that we are likely to see any positive news about the property market levelling off in the near future, with the potential for a sharp downturn on the horizon.

With the Eurozone crisis looking more and more perilous on a daily basis, a significant worsening of the crisis would have a damaging knock on effect for the UK’s market.

Sellers are likely to struggle to offload properties as the demand will simply not be there.

This is bad news if you were hoping for a quick house sale. The value of your property will take a hit, so it may be worth attempting to wait out the crisis, if you have the time to spare.

Equally, buyers need to be aware of excessive mortgage rates if they’re considering investing in a property.

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Surprise Property Boost

May 14th, 2012

As the doom and gloom that is currently surrounding the Eurozone crisis continues to worsen, there has been a flurry of activity in the London property market.

Talk of Greece imminently exciting the single currency has caused markets to plummet, and sparked fears that other countries could follow if the door opens.

A mass exodus would leave the currency in a state of complete turmoil, which could only cause the property market further damage.

Despite that, there has been something of a boom in London.

The rise in purchases has been caused by worried investors in the directly affected countries. Greek, Spanish and Portuguese buyers are looking to sink their money in relatively safe, illiquid assets.

Perversely, London’s property market is likely to see even bigger improvements if the Euro crisis continues to worsen.

In the long term, it’s unlikely that the trend would continue if there was a large scale collapse.

Elsewhere, Scotland was facing the news that commercial property is at its lowest value for more than six years.

These are incredibly uncertain times for home owners, with unstable markets and the Euro crisis leaving analysts unsure of the future.

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Effects of Stamp Duty Holiday

May 9th, 2012

Quick House Sale In Cash

The property market has suffered a slump over the last few months, as the number of houses sold dropped, and prices also fell.

 

It’s believed that the weak figures were largely caused by the end of a holiday on stamp duty.

 

This caused many buyers to squeeze deals through before the deadline, saving themselves a great deal of money.

 

The holiday on stamp duty was put in place to try and get the property market moving again, in the aftermath of the crash.

 

First time buyers were able to avoid the 1% tax, and make significant savings by buying before the deadline.

 

The return of the stamp duty is likely to damage sales over the rest of the year according to some estate agents.

 

For this reason, if you’re looking for a quick house sale, selling for cash may be the best option that’s open to you at present.

 

You’ll be able to avoid messing around waiting for a buyer and you’ll get a great price.

 

If you choose HousesForCashUK to sell your house, it’s guaranteed that you will receive an offer. You are then free to accept this, or look elsewhere.

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Looking to Sell Quickly?

May 7th, 2012

Looking for a quick house sale?In these tough times, the property market has suffered heavily. Thousands of sellers are struggling to get rid of their properties after having them up for sale for months.

 

Most people, when they want to sell their house, want to make it a quick process. The longer that a house sale drags on for the longer you will find yourself in an uncertain position.

 

If you’re unable to sell your property, it’s likely that you’ll be unable to buy a new home or plan for the future effectively.

 

The quickest way to help yourself move on is to sell your house for cash.

 

Houses4cashuk.co.uk is the best place to sell your house. If you’re looking for a quick, effortless sale, a cash deal is probably the best method for you.

 

Houses4cash.co.uk will give you a quick and easy guaranteed offer. All you need to do is submit a few details and you’ll receive a quote within the hour.

 

If you do choose to sell for cash through a quick house sale, you’ll be able to move forward as soon as possible rather than hanging on for a house sale that may never come.

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Tips for a Smooth Move

May 2nd, 2012

Quick House Sale TipsPreparing to move home is almost always going to come with stress attached to it but, if you make a few advanced preparations, you can  make your move as smooth as possible.

If you’re looking to arrange a quick house sale, you’re going to want to be ready to move out as soon as possible.

When you think about the whole job, packing your things up will probably terrify you. It’s certainly a lot of work. That’s why it’s best to break it down into small chunks and do a little bit every day.

Before you know it your stuff will be packed up in boxes and ready to go.

A good thing to remember when you actually move is that you will need access to certain items. When you arrive at your new place you’re going to want to put the kettle on straight away – so make sure it’s not buried at the bottom of your boxes!

Keeping track of where everything is packed may seem like a lot of extra effort at the time but, once you’re in your new home, you’ll be glad you were so organised.

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Property Market Update

April 30th, 2012

Welcome to the first blog in this new series. Over the coming weeks we will be looking into every aspect of the property market, covering news, views and debates.

We begin with the news that house prices have continued to grow for the second consecutive month. The figure of growth came in at 0.1%.

The figures released by Hometrack property website suggested that demand in the property market had increased by 25% over the first quarter of 2012.

Meanwhile, National Australia Bank has taken the decision to pull out of the UK citing ‘depression era conditions’ and a double dip in the commercial property market.

The cuts will see 1,400 people lose their jobs and the announcement drew criticism from Unite union.

David Fleming from Unite said it was disgusting that, “Staff across Yorkshire and Clydesdale banks would wake up to hear that their jobs are being cut through the morning news reports.”

The only positive for the UK’s property market was that NAB did say that mortgage lending and deposits had grown despite the poor state of the UK’s economy.

The slip back into recession is believed to have further damaged confidence in the UK’s profitability.

 

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New Property Blog

April 27th, 2012

 

Hello there and welcome to the first in this new series of blogs!

You may have noticed that things have been a little quiet in this section of the website over the last few months, but that’s about to change.

Over the coming weeks we will be posting new blogs every other day. These blogs will be exploring all things relating to the housing market.

In one of the deepest ever recessions, buying and selling housing is a hot topic. We hope that this page will become a useful resource for those interested in the property market.

We’ll also be offering plenty of hints and tips on how to find the best deals for your property if you’re looking to sell.

As well as that, there will be plenty of practical advice on things such as preparing to move house and arranging the best value mortgages.

To summarise, this blog will soon be full of useful information and helpful guides that anyone with the slightest interest in property will hopefully enjoy.

Check back on Monday for the first blog, and don’t forget to leave your opinions on any of the topics we write about in the comments box.

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How To Get a Fast House Sale

October 29th, 2010

Selling a home quickly in the UK is possible now as the realty market is reviving after the recessions. A fast house sale needs proper management and discipline. It involves a clear and transparent legal handover. You need to ensure certain other factors too.

It is important that you arrange for an alternative place in advance and move into that place for a fast house sale. After vacating the house, you should do some touch ups to increase the value of the property. Prepare a to-do list and act according to that. You can sell your home easily and quickly in this manner.

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