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Selling a House at Auction Vs a Private Sale

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There are more ways than ever to sell your home than ever before. From privately selling your home yourself or via an estate agent, to putting it up for sale via auction being the main options, it’s hard to know which one is right for you and your circumstances. This guide will help you understand the difference between selling a house at auction vs a private sale, in order to find out about the best strategy to sell your home. Table of Contents: What is the difference between selling a house at auction vs a private sale? The pros and […]

A Guide to Identifying Japanese Knotweed

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‘Fallopia Japonica‘ – more commonly known as Japanese knotweed – is the most common form of knotweed found in the UK. It is highly invasive and grows aggressively from year-to-year – during the summer months it is known to produce stems up to 3m tall (10ft). But it is the roots that cause the biggest problem, as the plant develops an extensive network of underground stems (rhizomes), which can break through hard surfaces such as concrete and tarmac, spelling disaster for any buildings in close proximity – particularly when it comes to selling. This guide will help you to identify Japanese […]

The Benefits of Downsizing to a Smaller Home

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There are a number of reasons to consider downsizing to a smaller home. Most of the time, downsizing – or “rightsizing” – is triggered by children flying the nest, leaving parents with more room than they need or can manage. Other reasons for looking to downsize home include releasing cash or equity tied up in a property, in order to increase their finances. This may be due to helping children to pay for university fees, or even giving children a hand when putting down a deposit on their first home, for example. However, one of the most popular reasons for […]

What to Do if Your Estate Agent is Not Performing

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If you are beginning to think that your estate agent is not performing, you may be wondering whether it’s time to change estate agents – especially when you’re trying to sell your house as quickly as possible. It should ring alarm bells if your estate agent continuously keeps making excuses about why your home may be failing to sell, as well as making excuses to your potential buyers. However much you may want to change estate agency because your estate agent is not performing, you should carefully consider your decision. After all, you will still be liable for estate agent […]

Inheriting A House With Siblings: What to do next?

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Inheriting a house with siblings can be a blessing and a curse. More often than not there will be problems with siblings when settling the estate. With that in mind, it is crucial for all parties involved to know the inheritance rights of siblings. It is also beneficial to know what steps to take when inheriting a property with brothers and sisters.   Find out who is the executor of the estate One person will be responsible for the estate, it won’t necessarily be one of your siblings. This individual is usually named as the executor on the will itself. […]

What Happens if you Inherit a House with a Mortgage?

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Bereavement of a loved one is often an emotional time, making inheriting a house with a mortgage feel even more stressful. There are ways to relieve the added pressure, giving you added time to plan your next steps. We simplified everything you need to know if you have recently inherited a house with a mortgage. We have also added several useful tips! What happens if you inherit a house with a mortgage (UK)? There is an agreed instalment of payments when a loan is initially established. At this point, it is recognised that the estate (total value of assets) becomes […]

The Process of Selling a House at Auction

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Many homeowners may decide to go down the route of selling a house at auction for a number of reasons, such as looking for a quick sale or hoping to enter a bidding war to boost the value of their house. Either way, you may want to find out more about the process of selling your house at auction. We have put together this guide to selling a property at auction, to help you understand the process and what to expect before your property goes under the hammer. Table of contents: The auction process in 6 steps How long does […]

A Guide to Property Chains

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Property chains can be difficult to understand, especially if you are a first-time buyer and new to the housing world. Here at Fast Sale Homes, we aim to answer your questions clearly, such as “what is a property chain?”, or “what to do when a property chain breaks?” Table of contents: What is a property chain? – What is a chain free property? – Why is a chain-free property advantageous? What is the average property chain length? What happens when the property chain collapses? Ways a property chain can be fixed What is a property chain? Put simply, a property […]

Selling a House After Divorce – A Comprehensive Guide

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  Studies on divorcees reach the same conclusions time and time again: those undergoing divorce must learn to cope with a plethora of psychological difficulties such as depression, increased stress, and an overall higher mortality risk compared to those who remain married. This shouldn’t come as a surprise; after all, divorcing can be one of the most stressful processes in a person’s life. Even though, in the vast majority of cases, it is preferable to staying in an unhappy marriage, a divorce can leave you feeling anxious, bitter, and uncertain. Separating from a person who’s been such an integral part […]

Small Loft Conversion Ideas for Those Looking to Add Value to Their Home

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    It is a well-known fact that, if no works are undertaken, a property will depreciate continuously until it doesn’t add value to the land anymore. In fact, after enough time, an old building will end up reducing the value of the land altogether. In order to counteract this house depreciation trend, it is a good idea to update your home every now and again so as to add value to it. According to a study by Nationwide, adding either a bathroom or bedroom through a small loft conversion can add over 20% to a property’s price. We’ll go […]