House Repossessions Up 71%
October 29, 2008
UK housing market in meltdown? The number of house reposessions jumped 71% in the three months to June 2008. It’s not easy out there right now and many people are finding it ever more difficult to keep up with their mortgage payments. Given the current state of the stock markets with banks getting bail outs [...]
London Property Auctions May 2008
May 1, 2008
Whilst others fear a UK property market crash, others are rubbing their hands and attending property auctions to spend their money buying repossessions and below market value property at a bargain price. Could the London property auction be the place where you too can find your dream home?
London Property Auction Watch March 2008
March 8, 2008
Buying a property at auction often seems very desirable, you can pick up bargains, however they are not without their own degree of risk in as much as the ‘bargain’ you pick up could end up being a money pit if you’re not careful and don’t do your research. Notwithstanding, London property auctions taking place in March offer lots of every description and price bracket. Are we starting to see a softening in the market amongst property investors?
Pub All Day
February 24, 2008
A couple of weeks ago I went to a very nice and friendly pub called The County Arms, just by Wandsworth Common. They must have hired a nightclub and restaurant interior designer to do out the place, because it is so relaxing that we stayed there all day. At first you don’t realise how much [...]
What You Should Know About Equity Release Mortgages
February 22, 2008
Finding the best equity release mortgage to fit your circumstances as a home owner is a task that can seem quite daunting. After all you are releasing equity from your home which is your primary asset. It is the reason you are considering this form of finance. You want to know how to go about [...]
If I Had A Space Like This…
February 5, 2008
Having an industrialised loft and being able to get great ideas on interior designs that make it a multi-functional space, without it looking cluttered and losing the appeal of an open plan interior is a skill most of us don’t have. Interior designs require a creative flair, the ability to blend colour with accessories, textures [...]
Property Auctions London Feb 2008
February 2, 2008
Well folks, January is over and the property auctions are back in full swing. I haven’t managed to review the lots I mentioned in the last property auction watch or the Stretton Auction from earlier this month, but as soon as I get organised I will. I should have posted the property auction list for [...]
Strettons London Property Auction One To Watch
January 25, 2008
Strettons next auction in London is 4th February and there are quite a few south London properties in this sale. London property auctions are popular, and Strettons often have upwards of 500 people attend their sales. On the day, I am sure Strettons will achieve their customary success, selling the greater portion of the catalogue [...]
How To Release Equity On Your Property
January 24, 2008
There are basically two ways to release equity on your property you either sell it or you mortgage it. For people in the UK over the age of 55, there has been rising interest and demand for equity release products to serve an aging population that wants to live an active lifestyle. Equity release options [...]
London Property Auction Watch Jan 2008
January 18, 2008
For those looking to buy property in London, the London property auctions are a must. At the auctions you can find property in London for close to £100,000 or even less.