Recent Articles in Kate's guide to individual indices

How do you access help if you can't afford your home?
Mar 20, 2020

Don’t worry: If you are concerned about keeping a roof over your head, there is help available. Whatever you do, don’t just stop paying your rent or mortgage. If you want to help yourself and your family through this difficult time, you must communicate that you are struggling. What financial help can you access?

What is different about buying, selling, letting, renting and investing - Coronavirus
Mar 20, 2020

Following government guidelines, companies in the property industry are working out how to limit face-to-face contact as far as possible while still progressing purchases and property lets  Read more to find out about home visits, viewings, valuations and removals, and the questions to ask during the threat of Coronavirus.

How can the property market survive the Coronavirus crisis?
Mar 20, 2020

Normally I spend my time steeped in UK property market figures, but currently, there are of little use. So far this year all of the UK indices are pointing towards a strong start to the first half of the year, but as we all know, this is likely to dissipate over the coming months. Read my advice here on what to do in this unchartered territory.

What should you do if you are letting a home?
Mar 20, 2020

If you are currently letting a home and the new tenants have yet to move in, it would be wise to read the article on ‘What is different about buying, selling, letting, renting and investing in property in the UK during the threat of Corona Virus?’, as this explains what you need to do to protect your existing and new tenants as well as yourself. Read more to find out what to do if you are already letting a home.

What should you do if you are currently or considering selling a home?
Mar 20, 2020

If you are selling a property and moving into rented accommodation or with friends/family……as long as you secure a buyer that is financially able to purchase your property under the current circumstances (a cash buyer, for example) at a price you are willing to accept, there is little reason not to put your property on the market. However, you need to understand the pros and cons.