renting

With mortgage rates tripling over the last 12 months, one could be forgiven for thinking buying a Swindon home as a first-time buyer would out of the question.Yet, what if I told you, it is £622 a year cheaper to buy a Swindon home as a first-time buyer than renting, would you be surprised? The average 2-bed home in Swindon is worth £202,879. The monthly homeownership cost of such a Swindon home...

Are you looking for someone to live in and look after your property for the long-term, and have no rental arrears?  Perhaps you're wondering what defines a perfect tenant, what exactly to look out for and whether there is anything you can do, as a landlord?  Well, unfortunately, there’s no magic wand or guarantee, however, there are some steps you can take as a landlord to protect yourself and to...

Imagine this situation: your beloved home has been in the family for decades, it's part of your history and has been handed down through many generations. However, it’s now empty as you’ve got somewhere else to live, yet you don’t need to sell your family home and you’re stuck in a quandary. It is mortgage-free but could do with some work to modernise it.  Do you sell your family home and...