Tag: house
-
Designing a kitchen for an upside down house layout
If renovating a house has bought to light the opportunity to change the layout – switching the kitchen and reception rooms that are traditionally downstairs to an upstairs location – you may find yourself facing the task of designing a kitchen for an upside down house layout. However, unlike renovating a kitchen, moving a kitchen…
-
Can You Sell a House for Cash if You Still Have a Mortgage?
You’re wondering if you can sell your house for cash, even though you still owe on your mortgage. The short answer is a confident yes indeed. By strategizing your closing date and working with an experienced team, you can settle your existing loan while still benefiting from an all-cash offer’s incredible speed. “You can finalize…
-
What to know when buying a house at auction
If you want to be the owner of a home, auctions can be an attractive alternative to the conventional housebuying process. But there’s plenty you need to know when buying a house at auction because the steps to ownership are somewhat different. Unlike buying a house in the usual way, buy at auction and you’re…
-
Heating a house extension: The options explained
When you’re designing a house extension, deciding how to keep it warm and cosy will be part of the overall process, and when it comes to heating a house extension there are various options available to you. However, as well as the size of the extension you’re adding playing a part in your decision making,…
-
How long does it take to buy a house? The details on when to expect to move in
Homebuying has many stages you need to go through between making the decision to purchase and holding the keys in your hand, so it’s probably no surprise to hear that it takes time. But what can make the process a little less daunting is understanding how long this might be. Individual factors matter when you’re…
-
Alex Jones reveals her Georgian home renovation plans for 2025 as well as some ‘quirky features’ of the house
TV presenter Alex Jones is preparing for an exciting transformation of her Georgian home, with a renovation project set to unfold over the next few years. Having lived in the property for nearly six months, Alex and her husband, Charlie Thomson, and their three children, are ready to reimagine their space to suit their evolving…
-
Should you buy a house with subsidence? We weigh up the pros and cons
The prospect of buying a house with subsidence can be seriously concerning. While there could be the attraction of spending less on a property, structural issues with a home are not to be taken lightly. If you’re buying a house with a mortgage, whether you would be able to borrow money for a home with…
-
What you need to know about buying a house near a pylon
As the UK moves towards green energy, pylons carrying overhead electrical cables are a hot topic, with the government planning thousands of miles of new roll-out by 2030 to connect wind farms and renewable energy power stations to the National Grid. As well as the visual impact, especially on rural landscapes, pylons have long raised…
-
How to take over utilities when you’re moving house
Knowing how to take over utilities when you’re moving house will make the process smoother. The utility companies you had accounts with at your previous property know you are no longer responsible for the bills there and the suppliers at your new home can transfer the accounts into your name. Organising the takeover of utilities…
-
This is the minimum amount of money you need to buy a house
Before you start looking at homes to purchase, it’s important to understand the minimum amount of money you need to buy a house. Without this information, you can end up wasting time viewing properties that don’t match up with your budget. The cost of buying a house is made up of a number of elements.…