When it comes to buying a property, ‘leasehold’ and ‘freehold’ are terms that crop up all the time, but actually a surprising number of people don’t know what either term means, even though it’s actually very important! If you’re one of these people, don’t worry, you’re not alone, and today on the blog we thought…
When you’re looking to sell a property, you may or may not have a rough idea as to how much your home might be worth, often based on a quick scan of the internet as to what your neighbours with similar properties sold for. But have you ever thought about the things that can affect…
Whilst many of us will have heard the term probate before, and have a rough idea of what it means, many people have no real clue of the ins and outs of it unless they happen to be in the (often unfortunate) position of dealing with probate properties. Having detailed knowledge of probate properties can…
Here at Bromley Property Company we frequently sell ‘doer-upper’ properties to buyers who plan on totally renovating them, and more often than not this means some kind of extension is in the forefront of their minds once they move in. Buying a property that needs some work is often a good way of getting more…
When it comes to buying and selling property, it’s certainly been a funny old year, with people unsure when it comes to mortgage advice and what to listen to. Surprisingly business has boomed as more people than ever decided to take the plunge and move home in 2020, despite the global Covid-19 pandemic, uncertainty with…
Buying a flat (or maisonette!) is a bit more complicated than buying a house, for several reasons (which we will explain in this post!). There are things you need to consider when buying a flat, so it’s important to make sure you ask the correct questions when going to view a potential one. Here are…
With the property market currently booming, even during a global pandemic, it has also still been possible (and very much in demand) to rent and let a property legally and safely, all whilst taking the right precautions. Possibly the biggest challenge for us all right now is that, in addition to the latest lockdown there…
Now schools are back after a (VERY) long summer and September is here, it’s that time of year when many people who were thinking about selling their property decide to take the plunge, and get moving before the Christmas period. Whilst for many people, just being able to celebrate the festive period in their lovely…
Whilst the summer is often known as being a quieter time to sell, right now post-lockdown we’re busier than ever, with lots of properties going on the market. With this in mind, we’ve put together a blog post with some tips on how to make the most of your property and selling your home over…
As announced by the chancellor, Rishi Sunak, the new stamp duty holiday has got potential property purchasers excited, as it means that any purchase of a property up to £500,000 will be exempt from paying any tax. The waiver is effective immediately on homes in England and Northern Ireland until 31 March 2021, with The…