Philip James – BTL City Centre Properties
13/05/22
Neil has been out and about in the City Centre this week, visiting one of our many properties that we have for sale which are perfect Buy To Let Investments! The Whitworth at Potato Wharf is a great example of an established, quality building in Manchester that is currently on the market.  Watch this video in which our New Business Manager, Neil Ryder, talks about the benefit to investors of buying established properties vs new builds! [embed]https://youtu.be/v29YBZYSnVs[/embed] Below are just some of the differences between established stock and brand-new off market properties: BRAND NEW BUILDS: Have higher service charges due…
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How to position yourself for a quick home purchase
11/05/22
In times of rising interest rates, buyers need to be nimble. Peter Joseph explains why its never too early to start the mortgage and conveyancing process With interest rates on the rise, time is of the essence when buying a property. It pays to make…
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Should I downsize?
09/05/22
There are a number of reasons why downsizing to a smaller home is a good idea. As the number of over 55’s looking to downsize in the UK grows, we take a look at the pros and cons of downsizing your house to help you…
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Tips to make a house a home
05/05/22
How do you make a house a home? Do you unpack straight away or prefer to take your time? Redrow spoke to some of their home buyers about how to make a house a home and sought some stress-free interior design ideas from their in-house…
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How to spot property with the potential to add value
04/05/22
Looking to increase the value of your next home? Here are 12 opportunities to look out for at viewings.   Key takeaways There are plenty of ways to add value, from expanding a home's footprint to going up into the loft Some of the best…
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What’s happening to house prices?
03/05/22
House prices up by 11% year-on-year. After a year of soaring prices and fierce competition between buyers, house price growth is likely to slow in the coming months as the market settles down. The Land Registry says prices rose by nearly 11% year-on-year in February,…
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Guide to selling a home
12/04/22
Selling your home can be as daunting a move as when you first bought it. Selling and buying another property at the same time can be even more stressful and complicated.    But help is at hand in our step-by-step guide. Step by step guide…
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Asking prices in Great Britain hit new record
12/04/22
We saw the busiest-ever start to a new year for the housing market in 2022, and there’s no sign of it slowing down as we head into the busy spring home-selling season. This is now the second consecutive month we’ve seen asking prices hit a…
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What the Spring Statement means for homeowners and renters
12/04/22
From tax cuts for green home improvements to reduced fuel duty, here’s how the Spring Statement will affect homeowners and renters this year. Chancellor Rishi Sunak’s Spring Statement 2022 contained few measures that will impact the housing market directly. But with households feeling the squeeze…
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Philip James Investors Club
25/03/22
In November 2021, we launched our VIP investors club and it's proved a real hit because we have successfully placed off market properties with investors to help them grow their portfolio's. Watch this video in which our New Business Manager, Neil Ryder, explains how it…
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UK property sales: buyers to benefit from new transparency rules
16/03/22
All property sales listings will soon be required to include a set of compulsory details, and most in the industry are welcoming the increase in openness. From the end of May this year, there will be a rollout of a new set of rules governing…
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How to help your children buy a property without giving away cash
16/03/22
Banks are increasingly aware not all parents can help children buy a property with cash.   Helping loved ones onto the housing ladder with a lump sum of money is a luxury, especially in the midst of the current cost of living crisis. Soaring house…
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Want to know the best time of the year to sell your home?
15/03/22
While the start of a new year can spark life changes for many of us, we tend to spend the winter months staying cosy indoors. So it’s no surprise that our latest research shows that March is the month home-movers spring into action, and best…
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