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PM Announces Plans for 5% Mortgage Deposit For ‘Generation Buy’
Good news for those looking to get onto the property ladder this year, PM Boris Johnson has announced plans to improve access to the 5% mortgage deposit scheme for first-time buyers. Aiming to create more than 2 million owner-occupiers in the UK, a well needed boost...
Househunting? Read our insider top tips
Looking for a new home is often one of the most stressful times of your life. It’s probably also the most expensive purchase you’ll make. It’s easy to feel overwhelmed with the sheer amount of information and advice out there, but there are a few important things to...
Getting your property rent-ready
With a quarter of households predicted to be renting privately by the end of 2021, letting your property is becoming big business. Whether you’re a first-time landlord, or have a host of properties under your belt, getting your property viewing friendly can sometimes...
Choosing a Lettings & Property Management Company? What to look for
Choosing the right lettings and property management company can have a huge impact on the success of your property portfolio. Not all lettings and property management companies are made equal, so we’ve compiled five questions to ask and things to consider when you’re...
Top tips for winter property maintenance
How to stay warm, and safe in your home in winter Let’s face it, not many people are winter-friendly. Besides Christmas and the start of a New Year, there aren’t too many of us that enjoy the bitterly cold weather, or leaving for work in the morning in the dark and...
Craven & Company Valentine’s Day VOUCHER GIVEAWAY
As February kicks in, the January blues should certainly be starting to fade away by now. Whilst the Manchester weather doesn't appear to have any signs of improvement, we can already tell that our customers are becoming optimistic about the coming months. Smack in...
Top tips for selling a property
Thinking of selling your home before buying a new one? With the cost of housing continuing to rise in the UK, it may seem increasingly difficult to find the right market when selling your property. Average houses in the UK are reaching soaring figures of over...
Sale Property Prices on the Rise
Property prices are on the rise in Sale, which is good news if you’re thinking of selling your home in early 2018. January 2018 property price statistics, for the Sale postcode M33, show a rise of 1.84% since September. Compared to this time last year,...
Condensation and how to control it
It doesn’t matter what type of property you live in, whether it's an old, single glazed house or a newly built, double glazed apartment - condensation can be a nightmare. It might start off a small issue, but if you don’t deal with it right away it can develop into a...
Shall I put my home on the market in December?
Well actually, December can be a great time for smart homeowners, who are thinking about making a move. Here are our top tips on why now might be the right time to sell! “Let’s leave it until January!” That would be the first instinct of many people who think about...