As an essential part of the selling and buying process, a solicitor, or conveyancer, will handle all the legal aspects of buying or selling a property for you. A good one will keep you updated regularly, and can offer support to ensure that the transaction goes as smoothly as possible. A bad one will lead to frustration, stress and endless calls..

The majority of those looking to get on the property ladder will need to take out a mortgage to buy their home. In this article we look at everything you need to know about the mortgage process, the different types of mortgages and how to find the deal that suits your individual circumstances.

How often do Alfreton people move home? Well, it’s a lot less than the 1980’s! New research shows there is now a two-speed Alfreton property market, with the younger generation moving only after a few years, and the older generation in staying in their homes for decades. What the implications and how do sellers and buyers adapt to this?

Is Buy-to-Let still a safe bet when it comes to investing in property around Alfreton? With legislation and taxation on the rise, things have got a lot harder for local landlords over the last 5 years. Or, could this be the next golden age for landlords in the local property market? If you are a local landlord, read this article to find out...

With the Bank of England raising interest rates and inflation high, what is happening in the Alfreton property market? What types of properties are selling in our local area? What is happening to house prices in our patch? If you are a homeowner or landlord in the Alfreton area , read this article to find out what is happening to your property..

The seven deadly sins, also known as the capital vices or cardinal sins, is a grouping and classification of vices within Christian teachings. However, we believe that they can be applied to the often stressful process of selling your home. Lets take a look at each one in turn and why they should be avoided at all costs...

In the UK, there are over 8 million households with 2 or more spare bedrooms - mostly owned by 'Baby Boomers'. This is impacting the UK and local property market. Should the Government get involved to force the owners to sell, or should the Government mind their own business? In this article, I look at the pros and cons of this situation...

We are living in strange technological times. Where your last conversation or Google request will result in an advert about that very subject on your phone. In this article we look at how EVERY property requires personalised marketing to a specific audience in order to sell for the most money in the shortest amount of time to the best buyer.

The Alfreton housing market over the last three months is now becoming more ‘normal’ after the last couple of years of insane demand! Even with the blackening economic doom-mongers forecasting a harsh slowdown in the UK property market, the number of people buying and selling their homes is still very good for the time year. Read on...

What will happen to the Alfreton property market in 2023? In this article, I talk about what should happen to the value of your property over the next 12 months. Also, I will touch on the other more important barometer to judge how the local property market in the Alfreton area is faring. Read the article to find out what that is…

Benjamin Franklin said, “By failing to prepare, you are preparing to fail”. And he's 100% correct! If you have not made adequate preparations for the sale of your home, you are unlikely to maximise it's sale price or sell it quickly. In this article, we look at 5 ways to prepare to sell your home with minimum stress!

As the Energy Crisis bites, many homeowners and tenants are having to make the unenviable decision of how to allocate their income between, amongst many other things, food and heating. Anything that we can do to save money is real benefit so here are a few simple tips to keep your homes warm whilst reducing your energy costs.