Can you get on the property ladder as a first time buyer? We are being told that purchasing property is only going to get harder over the next decade… What a chirpy thought. A report out has revealed that home ownership will drop to 63.8% over the next ten years, this is down from 72.5% [...]
The purchasing process One in three offers actually ends up falling through. Purchasing your dream home first time round, may not happen. Your negotiating skills come into play at this stage, getting the right price and keeping things on track is extremely important. As soon as your offer is accepted, process your application with your [...]
Factors to consider before searching for a family home How many bathrooms does it have? Two bathrooms are fantastic if you have more than one child, but you may want to opt for an en-suite so you can retain your privacy each day. With four people living in the house, one bathroom is going to [...]
Thinking of transforming an old ship wreck? We have all watched the TV shows, where a desolate wreck is transformed into an unrecognisable jaw-dropping dwelling. The tired owners give details of their emotional journey. They clearly feel, that, although financially lighter the experience of enabling a piece of history to come together is truly worth [...]
Fancy living in a tent? I must confess living in a tent is not a burning ambition of mine, visions of Girl Guide camp spring to mind. I vividly remember crying, in part to the extreme cold and damp, but also with the sheer terror of not having hard walls around me in the dark [...]
What’s next for house prices The end of summer signifies back to school, no more holidays to the Balearics and hopefully some serious property viewings. It has not been an easy year to say the least for most areas. The remainder of the year looks to continue in the same vein, although some regions buck [...]
Low demand pushes house prices down There hasn’t been a traditional spring bounce for the property market this year. The multitude of bank holidays and the ongoing economic problems have all hindered. Figures reveal today that house prices have dropped 1.1% in April. Estate agents sold on average 14.7 in the three months to the [...]
Mortgage rates are at the lowest level since records began A report out recently states that the average mortgage rate has dropped to its lowest level for 25 years. This is great news for homeowners who are staring into the face of crippling tax hikes, rising inflation and wages that are going nowhere! These savings [...]
Halifax says housing market is ‘facing headwinds’ Although house prices climbed a fraction in June, according to the Halifax there are still headwinds in front of us. The reason for this is blamed on higher taxes, inflation and the fact that wages are not increasing in line with these factors. The market has remained stable due to incredibly [...]
UK economic forecast downgraded again The global crisis has resulted in the Bank of England revising their economic forecast for Britain’s recovery. The recovery will dip to about 1.4 per cent, from 1.8 per cent, because the economy faces ‘persistent headwinds’ from the slowdown affecting Europe and the U.S. It is thought that the recent [...]
Tracey launched the Convey News website in 2008 to provide consumers with a guide to the intricacies of Conveyancing and the problems and pitfalls that can make the moving / conveyancing process a stressful experience. The website includes up to date information and news of what is happening today’s property market and useful tips and advice on the house moving process.
Over the last 10 years Tracey has worked in both Conveyancing and management roles in Solicitors and Licensed Conveyancing practises, ranging from High Street practices to specialist Conveyancing businesses and has also had the pleasure of working as an Estate Agent.
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