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4 Questions To Ask Your Estate Agent When Buying A House
- By Northwood UK
- News
- September 26, 2019
When youre looking at buying a house, there is a lot for you to consider. As a buyer, you will want to know everything you can to make sure youre getting a good deal, from whether or not the windows have double glazing to what the council tax is going to be. At Northwood, we are firm believers that informed buyers are happy buyers, and that you are going to be much more confident in your buying decision if youve asked as many questions as you can. Saying that, there are a couple of questions that often get missed off the list, and these can be some of the most important questions you can ask. Questions like
Read More5 Myths About Selling Your Property At Auction Busted!
- By Northwood UK
- News
- September 26, 2019
At Northwood, we help a lot of people sell properties. Big properties, small properties, new properties or old properties, were here to help sellers find the best time, place and method to sell their property. Most of the time thats through private buyers, facilitated by us as your friendly neighbourhood estate agent. But sometimes, a property might be better suited for other selling methods like auctioning. But the term auction often makes sellers feel nervous, perhaps because there are so many myths around selling properties this way. So today, we wanted to shine some light on these myths, and give you some more information about how this method could sell your house quickly, and for a great price.
Read MoreNorthwood's Top Tips For A Stress Free Move
- By Northwood UK
- News
- August 6, 2019
Whichever way you slice it, moving is rarely a relaxing experience. In fact, many people have ranked it as one of the most stressful experiences of life, right up there with weddings, divorce and death in the family. It doesnt matter if youre a single person who has only their own things to pack up, or youre trying to rally a partner and children to please pack, and not just dump things in a box, there are plenty of things that can stress you out during the entire process. But they dont always have to. To try and make the process of moving as simple and stress-free as possible, we have a few tips for you.
Read More10 Landlord Health And Safety Obligations You Need To Know
- By Northwood UK
- News
- August 6, 2019
If youre a landlord, then you should already know that you have a duty of care to your tenants. They are living in your property, and you are legally obligated to provide safe accommodation and do everything you can to reduce any risk to them while they are living there. This is the main obligation of a landlord, and you can find more detail about it in the Housing Health and Safety Rating System. While there are a lot of things you need to be aware of as a landlord, there are 10 main health and safety obligations you need to know about and take action on. To help you out, they are listed in this blog.
Read MoreHow Are You Adjusting To The Tenant Fee Ban?
- By Northwood UK
- News
- August 6, 2019
Its happened! After months of waiting and a long build-up, the tenant fee ban came into effect on the 1st of June. Its over 2 months now, and if youre a landlord you might have noticed a few changes in the way your property is being handled. So now that the big day has come and gone, we wanted to check in and find out whats changed? And more importantly, what can you do about it?
Read MoreThe Hidden Costs Of Selling A Property
- By Northwood UK
- News
- August 6, 2019
A few weeks ago, we published a piece all about the hidden costs of buying a new property. In that, we looked at all the little things you might not think about when going through with a sale, along with all the places little costs can be hidden away during the process. Today, we want to look at the other side of the coin at the costs of selling your property. You see, there are plenty of things you might not have considered about selling your property as well, which could eat into the total price you end up getting. This could impact the price you decide to sell your house for, so its important to bear them in mind.
Read MoreChoosing The Right Estate Agent To Sell Your Home
- By Northwood UK
- News
- August 6, 2019
Selling your home can be a long, stressful process. There are a lot of things to remember, things that have to be done in a certain order, and things that can go wrong, all of which could leave you out of pocket and still with an unsold property. And while some of these things cant be helped, no matter how well you plan, many of them can be avoided simply by working with the right estate agent. But with so many options out there to sell your property, how do you choose the right estate agent for you? Thats what we wanted to talk about in todays blog.
Read MoreThe Hidden Costs Of Buying A Property
- By Northwood UK
- News
- June 27, 2019
When it comes to buying a property of any kind, whether its a one bedroom flat or a 5 bedroom house, there are a lot of costs involved. Some of those costs are fairly obvious like the cost of the house and the mortgage repayments. But there are some costs that arent quite so apparent, and if you dont know what to look for they can have a nasty habit of sneaking up on you. At Northwood, we believe that every buyer should know exactly how much they are paying, and what they are spending their money on, at every stage of the buying process. So to help you out, weve pulled together a list of the most common costs involved in buying a property that you might otherwise miss.
Read MoreJargon Buster: Home Buyer Edition Part 2
- By Northwood UK
- News
- June 27, 2019
Welcome back to the second instalment of our jargon buster for home buyers. This series is all about helping home buyers understand all of the jargon that comes up around buying or selling a property. From what the deeds are and why they matter, through to what the word vendor means (since youll see it pop up a lot). If you didnt read our first one, just click here to see what the first instalment covered. Once youre all caught up, lets get cracking on part 2!
Read More6 Signs That Mean You're Ready To Move
- By Northwood UK
- News
- May 20, 2019
Moving house can seem like a daunting task at times but it can also be an incrediblyexciting opportunity. Before you get to that stage though, youve got to make the decision that its time to move on from your current property. The problem is, you might not always associate those little niggles with the need to move house. Thats why weve put together this little guide, with the most common symptoms you might feel when theres a house move in your future.
Read MoreWhat Is an Accidental Landlord?
- By Northwood UK
- News
- May 20, 2019
Did you know that 29% of landlords never actually planned to become a landlord? Instead, they end up becoming a landlord unexpectedly, falling into the role without much direction. Unlike professional landlords, who make a living out of renting property, an accidental landlord rents out their property due to circumstance, rather the choice. That might sound a bit odd, but its far more common than you think. It can be a daunting process becoming a landlord, especially if its not what you had planned to do. But dont worry, with the right help, you can still be a successful landlord, regardless of how you got there. But how do you become an accidental landlord, and what do you need to know now?
Read MoreWhat Does Peace of Mind Look Like?
- By Northwood UK
- News
- April 16, 2019
At Northwood, we talk about giving landlords peace of mind a lot. But it occurred to us how do you know what peace of mind actually looks like? Doesnt it look different to everybody? And how do you measure peace of mind, to know if one agent will give you more of it than another. Its all very confusing. So today, we wanted to share with you some common worries landlords have, and how our services address each one and provide that peace of mind, every time.
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