Don’t neglect these maintenance tasks which could affect your mortgage or buildings insurance

AdminBuying & selling, Company news, Damp, Home maintenance, Period properties

The sun is shining and it feels as though we’re getting a gorgeous summer this year, so what could be further from your mind than a leaky roof and clogged gutters? However, home maintenance should never be neglected, even during a heatwave. It’s every home-owner’s responsibility to stay on top of maintenance, and this will be a stipulation of your …

New Build vs Period Property

New Build v Period Property

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When you’re looking to make what will likely be the biggest purchase of your life, you’ll want to do your research and weigh up all those pros and cons. And in terms of home buying, that often includes the dilemma between new build and period property. There are certainly a number of particular benefits for each type of property, and …

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The rise of home extensions

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With continued momentum in the housing market keeping prices steadily rising and competition fierce, it’s no wonder some home owners are seeking creative solutions to their housing needs instead of moving. The government’s announcement that stamp duty will permanently change will no doubt keep the market buoyant too, with the threshold at which buyers have to pay the duty rising …

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What type of survey should I choose as a home buyer?

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So you’ve spent hours searching listings, been on viewing after viewing, and you’ve finally found your dream home. Once the excitement of having an offer accepted has passed though, you’ll need to set about the practicalities of the next steps in the process. And before you go much further, you really need to think about a survey. A property survey …

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How to tell the difference between penetrating and rising damp

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Whether it comes up on the homebuyer’s survey of your dream house, or you’re seeing signs in the property you’ve settled in and made your home, damp can strike fear into most of us, and often for good reason! Left unchecked, damp can cause all manner of issues, from superficial damage to decor, to moulds which can affect our health, …

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How to choose buildings insurance

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If you’re a home owner, there’s a good chance you’ve had a headache or two about choosing buildings insurance. Whilst it isn’t a legal requirement, if you have a mortgage then it’s more than likely a condition of that loan. Besides, since your home is likely the most valuable and important asset you own, it’s probably the most important thing to insure. Buildings …

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The five features you should never remove from your period property

AdminBuying & selling, Company news, Period properties

Despite UK house prices rising by more than 10% in 2021, the fastest growth rate in 15 years, period properties continued to prove their popularity by attracting an even higher price. Victorian and Edwardian properties fetch an average 20% more than modern and new build homes, while Georgian properties are most fashionable of all and often sell for over £100,000 more than comparable homes …

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What you need to know when buying a listed property

AdminBuying & selling, Company news, Listed Buildings, Period properties, Surveys, Uncategorized

If you’re looking to move to a period property, you may find that the more special and characterful homes are what is known as a listed property. There are around 400,000 listed buildings in England, all of which are protected by specific rules and regulations. This can be off-putting for the uninitiated, and worrying about the hoops you think you’ll …

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What to expect from a Multiskill Survey

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Property surveys are an important part of home ownership and commercial developments, whether you’re in the process of buying, selling, or even building from scratch. Multiskill’s experienced team of knowledgable surveyors cover all types of properties in Yorkshire, from period to new build, and are specialists in damp proofing, insect or fungal attacks, cavity wall tie failure, and even total …

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How to get on the property ladder in 2021

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With the end of the pandemic in sight in the UK, the economy is slowly but surely beginning to pick up. Although concerns about damage to the housing market have been largely unfounded, the government has pressed with a number of initiatives to make getting on the housing ladder a little easier. The good news for potential first-time buyers is …