News

Why should you buy a refurbished property? It can be a way to secure a stylish home ready to move into at a good price. But a smart buyer will be sure to look at the quality of the work that has been done, and to check that it is in line with planning permission and building regulations.

Your first home is likely to be one of the most significant and costly purchases of your life. The amount of deposit you need can seem like a mountain to climb, but with this useful property advice, you can make the best possible start.

The scandal over unscrupulous freeholders raising ground rates, forcing leaseholders to pay huge amounts of money to buy themselves out, has become national news. The government has said it will ban leaseholds on new-build homes, but if you're already in this situation, what are your options?

How do you know that the offer you're received on your home is genuine, realistic and likely to result in a successful sale? The property market is a minefield, and many offers that might seem just what you need on the face of it can turn out to be worthless. In our years as a professional Hendon estate agent we've seen many transactions fall apart due to this kind of problem, so here's our guide to identifying which offers you can trust, and which you can't.

The current atmosphere of political uncertainty is predictably leading to caution in the property market, and most real estate agents are reporting far fewer properties for sale. This does however represent an opportunity for first-time buyers and cash buyers, while sellers need to up their game.

Recent news reports that house prices have fallen over the last few months should be taken with a pinch of salt, but that doesn't mean there is no cause for concern. Regional variations, and the type of mortgage you have, are just two of the factors that need taking into account.