Recent Articles in Trading Up Property Checklists

Interest rates to rise - how much will it cost you?
Jul 20, 2015

With the Americans in the process of advising everyone that interest rates are going to rise there in 2015, the Bank of England governor Mark Carney has indicated rates may also rise in the UK. The plan is very clear – but it’s worth knowing that every time over the last few years Mark Carney has talked about raising interest rates, he and the MPC committee who’s decision it is to raise them, have shied away. So what are the planned interest rate changes in the UK?

Need to sell your home quickly? But want to avoid scammers? Here's how...
Jul 15, 2015

Sometimes you may need to sell your home in a timely fashion. You could be moving abroad or need the money to do some work on a new property. Before you do anything or get in touch with anyone, it is always good practice to make sure your property is clean and tidy, even if it needs a lot of work doing to it. First impressions still count when someone is looking to buy.

How is the supply and demand of property post Election?
Jul 14, 2015

Kate's price summary analysis the various property indices' reports on supply and demand for property, including data from Hometrack, the NAEA and Agency Express.

Kate's July 15 property price summary with data from LSL and RICS
Jul 13, 2015

Kate's monthly property report tracks key reports on property prices produced on a monthly basis, and summarises crucial numbers and what experts are saying about the market. It also includes Kate's comments on what this means, primarily for the general public, but also for the industry, market and the economy. The indices includes data from Hometrack, NAEA, RICS, LSL and Rightmove.

Buy to let or build a home for £1m?
Jul 9, 2015

Yesterday’s budget by George Osborne could have a profound impact on the property market, especially for some buy to let investors, BUT ONLY if investors/landlords carry out proper financial investment research.