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12 September

2013

House Sale and Leaseback – How does it work?

By JemimaPoppy Blog, Leaseback No Comments

We are all facing some tough times at the moment and this is especially the case for homeowners with mortgages that they are struggling to pay. For many in this situation the threat of repossession looms and that can make daily life very tense. If you are looking to stop home repossession then a house [...]

21 August

2013

My Home isn’t Selling – Why?

By JemimaPoppy Blog, Property, Property Sale No Comments

For many people, putting a home on the market can be a nailbiting time. When the property markets in the UK were more buoyant sellers had a far better chance of achieving a quick sale and getting the price they were looking for, but in a buyer’s market it can be difficult achieving that fast [...]

08 August

2013

Commercial Property activity on the increase…

By JemimaPoppy Blog, Property No Comments

Everyone has been talking about the UK property market in fairly unsure terms for some time now, but there are signs that things are beginning to sustainably pick up, particularly with respect to commercial property. June of this year saw commercial property activity in the UK rise quite significantly – at a faster pace than [...]

02 August

2013

Sell your House Faster with these Home Improvements

By JemimaPoppy Blog, DIY, Homeowners, Property Sale No Comments

If you’re looking to drive a fast home sale, whether in Northampton, Milton Keynes or any other part of the country, then carrying out improvements to your property can make a real difference. However, be wary of where you invest your pennies in terms of home improvements as not everything will add to the value, [...]

29 July

2013

Should You Use Savings to Pay off a Mortgage?

By JemimaPoppy Blog, Mortgage No Comments

With interest rates on savings abysmally low and lenders offering better deals on mortgages, people are starting to question where the best place is to put their spare cash. If a mortgage is your only debt, clearing it quickly through overpayment may indeed be the most logical option. But be warned – there are numerous [...]

24 June

2013

10 of the Best House-Buying Tips

By JemimaPoppy Blog, Property No Comments

1. Take into account all the hidden costs. Getting caught up in the excitement and relief of having your offer accepted can often lead to a false sense of security as far as money is concerned. So keep your wits about you and make a list of all the things you need to account for [...]

17 June

2013

Issues that Could Lead to a Fast Home Sale

By JemimaPoppy Blog, Repossession No Comments

It’s not just fear of repossession that can lead to wanting to sell your house quickly. It could simply be that a new job or change in circumstances requires you to relocate as soon as possible. Some people simply don’t want the hassle of estate agents and the long drawn out process of putting a [...]

24 May

2013

Making your Money go Further

By JemimaPoppy Blog, Money Management No Comments

In these cash strapped times we’re all looking to make the income that we have stretch that little bit further. It can sometimes seem like a huge challenge to try to squeeze a few extra days or weeks out of the monthly budget but there are some clever ways to take the pressure off your [...]

13 May

2013

The Best ISA Accounts

By JemimaPoppy Blog, Money Management No Comments

ISA’s (Individual Savings Accounts) have long been considered a sensible and practical option for putting money aside for the future. They essentially work just like any other savings account: either with the option of a flexible process of depositing and withdrawing money, without any restrictions on how long the money as to be in the [...]

03 May

2013

Top Tips on Reducing Your Debts

By JemimaPoppy Blog, Debt No Comments

Being in debt can feel like you’re stuck at the bottom of a well with no way out. But there are in fact many simple tools you can implement to help change your circumstances for the better. There is no need to feel helpless – these little nuggets of advice will allow you to take [...]