Is it cheaper to rent or to buy?

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 average mortgage payments LESS than average rent payments. But does that mean buying a home costs less than renting? If you look at the annual cost, it...
how much can i afford

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...
Choosing where to buy…

Choosing where to buy…

Before you look for a property, you need to decide on the area. It could be the most important decision you make: get it wrong and you will either be unhappy with where you live, or face the costs of moving again  If you want to move to a new home close to where you...
What to consider before becoming a landlord.

What to consider before becoming a landlord.

With interest rates remaining low, house prices growing and the recent changes to pensions, more people are looking to buy-to-let as an investment option. If that’s what you’re thinking of doing, here are top tips on what you need to consider to help you make this...