Buying conditions better for second steppers in UK but they don’t think it is
2 minute read posted by The Edward Ashdale TeamSecond steppers are a class of home-buyers who have previously owned a first home and are looking to buy a new home and move up the ladder. The current market in the UK for second steppers actually appears quite promising....
New Rules hit BTL Lending in 2016
2 minute read posted by The Edward Ashdale TeamRecently published statistics suggest that higher property prices and a raised bar, regarding lender’s view of rental calculations and other criterion, resulted in overall higher deposits made in 2016 for buy to let mortgages,...
Do you need a credit check to find out whether you can remortgage?
2 minute read posted by The Edward Ashdale TeamAre you thinking of refinancing your house, car or boat? Concerned about your credit rating and wonder if you would be approved? It’s a great idea to have a conversation with a current lender, about your prospects for another...
House prices cool as Halifax warns 2017 will see a slowdown.
2 minute read posted by The Edward Ashdale TeamThe housing market in the UK has gradually reached a slow period over the course of recent months, showing sure signs that it will continue to decline. The average price of a home in the UK is currently at £220,260. This is all...
Top tips for first-time buyers
2 minute read posted by The Edward Ashdale TeamThere may be many steps you will have to go through in order to buy your first home. Do not let it be a daunting task. A few simple tips can help you get started and ensure a smooth process up till buying. First you will need to...
Kent Reliance cuts buy-to-let rates to include record 2.99% loan
2 minute read posted by The Edward Ashdale TeamInfluenced by tax rate changes, the ever-expanding landlord market, and rate cuts, Kent Reliance is offering various loan products to its customers. Some of the rates are at their lowest and apply to the two and three-year loan...
Flats for Sale in Bromley
4 minute read posted by The Edward Ashdale TeamAmid the green space of London’s Greater Bromley District, urban professionals and young families are finding Bromley an affordable option to the high prices of homes in London’s centre. The “small town” suburban lifestyle...
Houses for Sale in Beckenham BR3
5 minute read posted by The Edward Ashdale TeamAre you looking for an ample Victorian or Edwardian-era home on a tree-lined avenue; an attractive semi-detached or terraced house tucked away on quaint side street convenient to great schools; or a classic 1920’s flat close to...
Asking price growth slows to lowest rate in four years as housing market cools
2 minute read posted by The Edward Ashdale TeamAre you in the market to buy or sell your Bromley home? Asking price growth has slowed to 2.3pc, the lowest since April of 2013. According to RightMove, many sellers are more willing to walk away from properties that are...
Research reveals owners still largely over estimate how much their home is worth
2 minute read posted by The Edward Ashdale TeamDo you know what your home is worth? Many homeowners in England and Wales still overvalue their property by an average of 6.8%. This is a reduction from previous years, however it continues to be a problem across the UK. Those in...