What is an ‘AIP’? An ‘AIP’ is an abbreviation for Agreement in Principle, sometimes called a Mortgage in Principle. It is the first step, and a simple way, to find out how much you can borrow from a lender to buy or remortgage a home, without a full credit check. Think of it as... View...
If you’re saving up for a home move and you’re starting to see mentions of the C-word (Christmas) everywhere, it can seem a little daunting. However, if you make a few changes between now and then, you could find that the cash you save can make for a ‘Merry Christmas’. Here are a... View...
Having spent three lockdowns at home, many of us embraced the great outdoors. Spending time in the garden though brings with it a number of considerations. In this post, we look at how to continue to enjoy outdoor dining in Autumn Luckily gardens can be designed to maximise outdoor use throughout the year, this... View...
You may well have heard the term ‘hygge‘. If you haven’t it is a Danish concept which cannot be translated to one single word but encompasses a feeling of cosiness and wellbeing. Have you ever been to someone’s home and felt sheer bliss from the moment you walked in to the moment you left? Well,... View...
August can seem a strange old time. It’s still the summer, but the shops are full of ‘Back to School’ and Autumn Decor Should you try and relax and enjoy the final throws of summer? Or do you prepare for Autumn? We think you should do a bit of both, so here’s our August... View...
Housework is unfortunately a necessary task, but one that many people would rather avoid. One way to reduce the time spent cleaning your home is to make it easier to maintain. When planning your interior design scheme, many people are torn between choosing a scheme that requires minimal maintenance and opting for the stylish home... View...
Earth Day is the perfect time to take a look around your home and see if there are any changes you can make to make it more green. Saving water and energy Do you still leave lights on when you leave rooms? Is your hot water heater set to the maximum temperature?... View...
It’s that time of year when pollen can play havoc with our health, stuffy nose, watery or itchy eyes, a scratchy throat, but it’s not only pollen that can be a nightmare if you have allergies. There can be allergens in the home. You can be allergic to many things, but airborne allergies are the... View...
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You usually pay Stamp Duty Land Tax (SDLT) on increasing portions of the property price when you buy residential property. SDLT only applies to properties over £250,000. There are three rates of stamp duty for residential property, with a standard rate for people who own one property, a surcharge for those who own multiple properties and a relief element for first time buyers.
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