THE ROCHILLS BLOG
Industry News, Advice and Tips from our local Property Experts.
Conveyancing Advice
Claudia meets with Commercial Property and Residential Property Conveyancing Solicitor, Alireza Nurbakhsh, to share...
Walton on Thames Property News – July 2018
If you have a property to sell and would like to arrange a no obligation Valuation with one of us or...
My planning application is rejected… What can I do?
After weeks and months of planning your extension or building project, you have done the homework only to be declined at the point of application… Urgh! What now? All good; here are some options…
Walton on Thames Property News – June 2018
Walton on Thames and the surrounding towns also shows the highest number of transactions for flats and apartments. The share for semidetached has very little between them. However, the portion of semidetached and detached are much greater. Walton on Thames and surrounding areas are higher than Greater London by for semidetached and detached properties by 10.5% for semidetached and 15.8% for detached properties.
The right solicitor or conveyencer…
After you have agreed on a sale, the next step is to instruct a solicitor or conveyancer to transfer the legal ownership of the property. So how do you choose a good firm for the process? What separates a conveyancer and a solicitor?
What to ask yourself when thinking of becoming a landlord…
When done properly, investing in property can be incredibly rewarding, which is why doing your research before jumping in is highly advisable.
It can feel like a daunting and scary topic to get your head around especially with so much regulation and legislation to stay on top of.
Negotiating & Offers
Do you put in a high initial offer to secure it the first time around and risk wasting money? Or go in with a low offer to risk losing out on the property completely? What are the best ways to ensure you get the perfect property at the best possible price? Try not to give too much away with regards to the amount you are genuinely willing to spend. Agents tend to show you homes that are slightly above your spending limit, and this will inevitably put you in a stronger position when it comes to negotiation.
Walton on Thames Property News – May 2018
During the months following the summer holidays and into the festive season, for many agents, it is business as usual. What’s worth pointing out is that more often, certain times of year requires a change in strategy for property marketing due to traditional seasonal trends.
Local Property Market Report : May 2018
House prices Official figures indicate UK house prices rose by 4.4% in the 12 months to February 2018, down from 4.7% in the year to January. The West and East Midlands are currently experiencing strongest growth rates. Economy The rate of inflation fell in March to…
Could I rent out my current property and buy a new one?
If you rent your old house out rather than sell it, you could end up with a asset that generates a regular income over a period of time.
Is it cheaper to rent or to buy?
If you can’t afford to buy, renting is cheaper. Right? Well, the latest figures show that might not be the case with...
how much can i afford
You’ve decided to buy a home, and you believe that you can afford it. But before you even start looking at properties, you need to decide what price range you can afford. You probably want to buy as much house as possible, but obviously don’t want to end up overstretched – or repossessed. There are so many factors to consider, that many homeowners do their sums wrong, and accidentally end up out of their depth.
