How To Purchase House

First to benefit are buyers buying a home under £175,000.  Previously stamp duty was exempt only for properties below £125,000 and now stamp duty is payable only on properties over £175,000.  Stamp duty is 1% of the purchase price so that’s £1,750 saved on a £175,000 property and the government estimates that this accounts for half of all property transactions.  This measure will be in place for one year.

First time buyers whose households are earning less than £60,000 will be offered “free” loans of up to 30% of the property’s value to buy new properties.  After five years there will be a fee to pay though more detail on this has yet to be provided.  The loans system is called HomeBuy Direct is to be run jointly by the government and property developers.  The key concept here is that first time buyers will be able to enter the market and developers will have a market for their new builds and the UK needs more homes.

The third measure benefits existing homeowners who can no longer afford their repayments.  Councils and housing associations will be able to pay off the debt and then charge rent at a rate that is affordable.  As a result, the homeowner will not have to sell their property.

The people that will benefit are those that want to buy property between the £125,000 and £175,000 benchmark.  A buyer may further benefit by persuading a seller to lower their price to £175,000 and of course, save £1,750 in stamp duty.  For properties on the lower end between £125,00 and £175,000 a saving of £1,750 is more of a bonus rather than a major discount.  First time buyers will benefit from the “free” loan and struggling homeowners can stay and rent their homes instead of risking being repossessed.  The benefits should in turn pass down the line – more first time buyers will start more property chains and enable more people to buy and sell.  Less repossessions will keep undervalued properties off the market which will contribute to stabilising house prices.

However, the main problem is still the difficulty in securing a mortgage with a larger deposit – instead of the 5% figure prior to the credit crunch deposits of 10%, 15% or even 20% are required.  Together with the rise in oil, gas and food prices, there is less money to put aside for the deposit and so it takes longer to fill the pot.  Furthermore confidence in the economy is gloomy and a recession is still on the cards.

The measures are expected to help a small minority of people and so help the market in a small way but they are not expected to solve the problem.

There’s no place like home. Buying your first home is exciting and here we look at what you need to consider in making the right decision.
Firstly, know why you are buying your first property. Perhaps it is because you want your own space away from parents, family or flat-mates – you want your independence. You may want to enjoy your own style, hobbies, your way of living and not be compromised into fitting in with other people. You may want your privacy and have control over your own living space. Know what you want so that you know what to look for.
Where do you want to live exactly? Pinpoint on a map where you need to get to on a regular basis and how long you are prepared to travel. You will then have an area to base your search on.
How much do you want to spend? You need to be realistic. How much per month can you afford on a mortgage? Be exacting in working out your figures – you will need to prepare a budget of all your outcomes and remember to include an emergency fund. If you own a property there will be some maintenance now and again and as the owner, it will be up to you to fix it. With a budget in hand work out what purchase price you can afford. From that, look at property above that figure by up to 25%.
Decide what you need in your property. How many bedrooms do you want? Do you need an allocated parking space? Do you want to redecorate or renovate? Do you want a garden? How important is the area? Do you want to have a room to let out?
When you know what you want then prioritise them. You may be able to buy a two bed property a little further out of town rather than a one bed property in town. As you look at properties your priorities may need adjusting. You may be lucky to find the property that ticks all boxes or you may need to compromise on one or two.
Begin your search by using the internet. There are many search engines available and from there you can see photos, map, descriptions, prices and will have an idea of whether the property is worth viewing. It may be useful and time efficient to simply drive past properties so that you can decide if you want to view them. Photos of a property’s interior and exterior are limiting and do not show you the type of road or neighbouring amenities.
When you arrange to view a property try not to arrange too many viewings on one day. It is easy to mix the properties up and you need to have a fresh mind for each property so that you can appreciate both it’s good points and bad points. Take notes on each property, especially if the owner is present. It will be difficult to say your true thoughts if the owner can hear them!
Take your time. It is a buyer’s market. First time buyers with a mortgage secured are very desirable and every seller will be keen to sell to you.
Buying your first home will be an achievement. Enjoy the process and reap the rewards.

Property investment in North Cyprus has been mounting during the last couple of years, with individual property investors and construction companies bringing a new wave of development to the north of this ancient island. Property in Cyprus has not been correspondingly priced since the division of 1974, which saw the North side of the island, some years later, partitioned. This act created a state which was never internationally recognized by any country other than Turkey.
This fact has limited the economic development of the north compared to that of the Republic of Cyprus where property investment has been prevalent for many years and has now stagnated. Property in Cyprus itself is generally worth around double of that in the North, where prices are far lower. However, unlike properties in Cyprus the property market in North Cyprus is emerging and still appreciating in value. Those investors who moved into property in the north in 2006, for example, saw 20 % returns on their initial investment within the first 18 months of their investment, as the international isolation of the north slowly began to wear away, thanks to the opening of the borders and the renewed attention that the 2004 Annan plan brought to the region.
Following the failure of the Annan plan the atmosphere of pessimism and depression that had long characterised attitudes toward the Cyprus problem returned, yet the property prices remained bolstered, and since then they have only continued to stay healthy.
Since the election this year of Demetris Christofias as president of the Republic of Cyprus the potential benefits of property investment in North Cyprus have once again come to the fore of the attention of eagle-eyed property investors. Christofias ran to the presidency on a staunchly pro-reunification stance and his deeds since gaining power – including a close relationship to his also pro-reunification Turkish Cypriot counterpart Mehmet Ali Talat – have been faithful to his words.
This week Caroline Flint, the Minister for Europe, visited both Talat and Christofias. Following her meeting with Christofias Flint reiterated the support and optimism that the international community – which was, not long ago, completely disillusioned by talk of reunifying the island – now spares for the small Mediterranean island. Describing the purpose of her trip Flint said that she wished to ‘ensure everyone is aware of our commitment to the historic process and hopefully to make it a success.’
After meeting with Mehmet Ali Talat the British minister commended the commitment of both leaders in their wish to keep the energy of the talks alive – an energy which saw both leaders eagerly embrace the challenges of the complex diplomatic and political situation of the island.
For property investors the continuing roll toward a solution means that that north Cyprus should be grabbing the attention as a place where buying investment property is a seriously smart move. Property in North Cyprus is still around a half of that in the Republic of Cyprus and, as property is bought in pounds Sterling, is a attractive initial investment for UK investors looking to buy property abroad.

Certainly it appears the global economy has moved on in the last two months and we appear to be seeing some early signs of improvements signalling that the recession is starting to ease. The Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development (OECD) has suggested that there are “tentative signs of, at least, a pause in the economic slowdown” in some countries – namely the UK, France, Italy, and China. Jean-Claude Trichet, the president of the European Central Bank, said recently that there has been a “slowing down in the decrease in GDP” and went on to note that certain countries were already reporting a pick-up.There are also signs that housing market activity in the UK is picking up slightly, with mortgage approvals up slightly and surveyors reporting increased interest in house purchases. World stock markets too have recovered significantly from their low points in March.All of this is good news, but our view remains largely unchanged as regards the overall state of the world economy and also the property market in Mallorca. That is, that there is indeed a slowdown in the rate of fall of the key economic indicators in some countries. And this could be a sign that the recession is gradually finding a its lowest point. We do not feel however that there will be a quick or significant rebound except for perhaps in the stock markets driven by traders who appear in the main to be flying in the face of what continues to be pretty dire economic and company performance data.Furthermore some of the key actual economic indicators, and things the UK and other counties still have to contend with, look far from cheery. Unemployment could reach 9% in the UK, 10% in the US and 20% in Spain by the end of the year. This will undoubtedly have a negative effect on consumption and the housing market in these countries.Added to this, these signals of recovery are not yet apparent in a small number of the biggest economies in the world such as the US, Germany and Japan. In many developing countries too conditions are still getting worse.With all this in mind, we think it far too early to be heralding the end of the recession, or even that it has reached its ultimate low. It may be that we will see a modest return to growth in some countries in 2010, but it will take longer, possibly much longer, to return to the levels of activity seen prior to 2007.On top of this there are still great concerns over the financial health of some of the worlds biggest economies. And the overall effects of the massive amounts of money pumped in to stimulate these economies is not yet clear. The IMF has warned that there could still be another $3 trillion in losses for the financial sector as a whole before the crisis is over.

Our prognosis for the Mallorca property market

As above, there are plenty of solid reasons to believe there will be no significant uplift in property markets in any country, even the strongest such as mallorca, during the course of this year and most likely the first half of 2010 too.On top of the global macro economic considerations there are factors specific to the Spanish property market that also put pressure on prices across the region. These are highlighted in the article mentioned above.

However, it is also very clear that activity has picked up for and that sales are being made, albeit at a relatively low level. There are a number of more positive factors that are contributing to this.

Euro interest rates are lower now than they have even been

The latest European Central Bank’s interest rate cut to 1.00% is the lowest level since the single currency’s creation. It is possible that the rate will be cut still further later in the year. Whilst it is likely that not all of this will be passed on to lenders, any lowering of consumer rates is positive and will help stimulate the markets to some extent.In Mallorca we are seeing buyers are taking 50% loans so they have a hedge against any further significant currency fluctuations. Braver investors are seeking higher percentage Euro loans on the basis that Sterling will improve against the Euro and therefore, paying off the loan and converting the bulk of their Sterling at a later date will be to their advantage.Reflecting this there was a small increase in the number of new mortgages granted in March although the number is still significantly down on last year.Continue opportunities for property purchases at very low asking prices for MallorcaThis is the most important factor. Buyers in the Mallorca property market at present tend to be either professional investors, or private individuals who realise a) that there are some very good deals to be had in the current market and, b) that to delay looking for a property in the hope that conditions will move even more in their favour might mean missing out on a great opportunity that is available in the market right now.We have written several times on this subject and you can read previous articles ono the subject via the links listed on this page of the Mallorca Property Partners website. Overall our prediction remains that average property prices in Mallorca will drop further through to the end of this year, possibly continuing into the first half of 2010. We do not however think this drop will be as high as in other parts of Spain (predicted to be 10% overall this year and 12% next year by analysts at BBVA – one of Spain’s leading banks). The fact that there are active buyers in the market in Mallorca sets the region apart from most. And there are plenty of other solid reasons to set Mallorca apart from other parts of mainland Spain, the other Spanish islands, and most other international property markets too (see the “Green shoots” article referenced above).But once again the over-riding observation is to not rely too much on market data and statistical analyses. This is because of the considerable variance in actual selling prices above and below the average prices in this unusual market environment. The reason for this is that the seller’s circumstance is a more powerful factor than in a “normal” market environment and this is not directly related to the usual determinants of the value of a property.There are, therefore, some exceptional deals being done at price levels that are unlikely to be improved upon regardless of where average prices go to. To illustrate, see this selection of properties in Mallorca that have  either been reduced in price or listed at very low asking prices.If you are reading this because you might be interested in buying a property in Mallorca, our advice is to monitor opportunities on an ongoing basis. You might see the ideal property right now and be able to get it at an unbeatable price. It is not easy though to identify the best opportunities, as not all owners are dropping the asking price but still may negotiate significantly when it comes to an offer.Your best approach would be to brief us at MPP to use our experience and unrivalled contact base to look out for the best Mallorca property opportunities for you. Read more about what Mallorca Property Partners offer.

Rezone a property and you can instantly make it more valuable. Of course, zoning is not your decision, and there is no guarantee that you can get a property rezoned. There are some ways to make it more likely, however.

Rezoning can instantly increase or decrease the value of a property. The value of real estate is not determined just by where it is located and what is on it, after all. It is also a matter of what the owner can legally do with the property. For example, I have even seen small lots in mobile home subdivisions sell for more than bigger pieces of land nearby, just because there were so few places where the zoning allowed mobile homes.

A house on a small lot might be worth $90,000 if it can only be used as a rental or as an owner-residence. But that same piece of land might be worth $150,000 after the house is torn down – if it is zoned to allow a store in its place.

The idea, then, is to buy a property, and request a new zoning designation which makes it more valuable. If you can get the zoning changed, you can then resell the property for a profit. And if that sounds too easy, you are right. It takes some work.

Start by finding properties that are on the edge of better zoning, or even mixed in with properties that have a more valuable zoning. Often an area’s zoning is changed by the authorities over time, but they don’t change the designation for all the properties. Since a property zoned residential in the middle of a business zone doesn’t make sense, getting it rezoned may involve simply asking.

The primary problem with this strategy is that there really is no guarantee that you can convince the zoning officials to zone your property the way that you want. And if you get the property zoned before you have an accepted offer, the seller will realize that the value has increased and ask more for the property. So how do you avoid the risk of buying a property that is worth exactly what you paid for it?

Do your homework, for starters. Look at the city’s master plan, to see what they expect the city to look like in the future. If the zoning you want is in line with their plan, they usually won’t refuse your request once you point that out.

Don’t expect to get a home in the middle of a single-family home subdivision rezoned for a duplex or a business. You are looking for properties which you can reasonably argue should be zoned the way you want. Other properties adjoining it should already have the zoning you want, and you are more likely to succeed if properties on two sides or more are zoned the way you want.

Another thing to watch for is what has happened with other property owner’s requests. If the local authorities have been systematically approving zoning-change requests on a given street, buy a cheap property there and get in line.

Of course, you also have to look at how much of an increase in value you’ll get with the zoning change, and how much it will cost for the whole project. A property with a ragged old house might be worth $50,000 more once it is zoned commercial, but what if it will cost $45,000 to buy it, get it rezoned, pay the holding costs, tear the house down, and sell it? I wouldn’t even consider doing a project on that narrow of a profit margin.

There are other possibilities that don’t involve selling right away, of course. If an area is changing, becoming more commercial, you might buy a little rental home that at least covers your costs every month, just to be ready when the zoning changes in a few years and the property values soar. You might also get zoning that allows you to convert a home into offices for attorneys or other professionals, and so get higher rent than from a residence.

To just buy with the expectation of getting a property rezoned is speculative to some extent. To reduce the risk, at least buy at a good price based on the current use and zoning designation. That way, if your plan falls through and you have to sell for close to what you paid, you’ll only lose your transaction costs.

With globalization and liberalization at their zenith, the world is witnessing a rapid transformation towards a global village. The trend of ‘think global, act local’ (glocal) is also catching up pretty fast, whereby, the big and small business houses are increasingly looking to expand to offshore locations. The bringing together of all the nations closer has an interesting fallout. Now, no country seems far off in terms of investment or tourism purposes. With the prices of services crashing due to increased global competition in almost every country, investing in property abroad has suddenly assumed much more importance in the portfolio of the small time property investor.

Why Invest in Property Abroad?

The past decade has witnessed a paradigm shift in terms of the way people view the investment opportunities abroad. The opening up of international markets has a major role to play in this surge of demand for the overseas property market. Businesses are on an expansion spree, and the developing economies are welcoming the financial conglomerates with open arms. Globalisation has also led to a major increase in the spending capacities of the average man in the street, which in turn, means lots of disposable income and limited local resources to invest in. Resultantly, there is a clamor for investment in property abroad.

The reasons for investing in property abroad vary from individual to individual. But the bottom line is that everyone prefers real estate property investment overseas due to it being a relatively safer option to channelise the surplus funds nowadays. Most developing countries are witnessing a property boom and judging by the long-term policies of governments and the predictions by financial experts, the real estate sector is one of the safest bets to invest your money in.

Here are some of the factors that contribute to the surging demand of property for overseas investment.

The availability of credit options has opened up a world of opportunities for the overseas investors. The financial institutions have been offering attractive products to lend the required finance for investors, since the property mortgage is mostly dealt as a secured loan and much safer bet for the defaulters-wary banks and financial institutions.

The lure of an improved retired life in a country that offers much better standards of living is too good to resist. Finance is not much of a problem for this segment of investors.

Tourists are now seeking holiday homes in places where they enjoy the most. Again, the availability of easy finance has given them the opportunity to realize their dreams at much faster rate.

Most of the developing countries are offering a greater probability of capital appreciation for investing in real estate. As the development cycle is in its nascent stage, the property investment can translate into a windfall for the prospective investors.

There is a trend on moving to safer destinations abroad than suffering from the constant threat of terrorism and extremism. The lure of safer pastures and an easier less stressfull lifestyle has also contributed to the demand for overseas property.

The rising property rates will, more often than not, translate into rising rental values. The lure of good regular income from renting out the property abroad is also contributing to the surging demand for property investment overseas.

Current Hot Property Investment Destinations Abroad

Among major property investment destinations, countries like Spain, Italy, France, and Greece have always maintained a higher ranking among potential property investors. However, with the growing economies of developing nations and the dearth of supply of quality property in the developed countries, the countries of Eastern Europe have emerged as the dark horse in the race for grabbing a piece of the global real estate pie.

Bulgaria is attracting the maximum value for money being invested in real estate within the country. The Bulgarian landscape is rich in natural features like pristine sandy beaches along the Black Sea, wild mountain ranges, lush green hills, fertile plains with scented rose fields, richly colored orchards and sun drenched vine-yards, rivers, magnificent gorges, health spas and natural springs. The weather, comprising of four distinct seasons has also contributed towards the popularity of Bulgarian charm. The recent EU membership has catapulted the status of Bulgaria to newer heights and there has been a constant demand for Bulgarian property from around the world.

Croatia is another country of Eastern Europe that is poised for major gains as a result of its pending EU membership. The country has over 6000 km of vast coastline. Croatia is just waiting for the investors to pour money in its largely untapped tourism sector. Considering the immense potential the country has for the real estate investor, the Croatian property market is offering up property for grabs for peanuts considering the skyrocketing prices in other European nations.

Already a member of EU, Hungary poses a major challenge to the other established real estate giant countries. The economy of the country has seen tremendous gains from its EU membership and generous grants received from one of the richest Unions in the world. The rental property market in Hungary currently offers the best investment deal in terms of capital appreciation.

Estonia and Latvia are the other major East European nations that are emerging as the next destination for the budding real estate investors of the UK and other European countries. These countries are member nations of the EU and have elaborate expansion plans for their economies.

Learning is the beginning of wealth. Learning is the beginning of health. Learning is the beginning of spirituality. Searching and learning is where the miracle process all begins, Jim Rohn
Investing in property may seem like todays flavour of the month. However, due to the large amounts of money changing hands, it is not something that you should try without proper training and guidance.
When I first started investing in property, I spent a lot of man hours educating myself. I bought every single book on property that I could lay my hands on. I spent a lot of time and effort attending workshops and seminars. When I had become confident of my abilities, I ventured out and bought my first property.
Buying my first property did not mean that I could now stop learning about property investment. In fact, it was the exact opposite. I was now spending more time learning the different property investment strategies; I was attending more seminars and courses and reading specialised books on investing. Had I stopped learning after my first purchase I would not be a successful property investor today.
A couple of weeks ago, I did some research to see what courses were being offered to help people get into property investment. Quite frankly, I was shocked by the results. I found single day courses and workshops ranging from 500 pounds to 10,000s pounds. And, thats not all.
I even found several portfolio companies requesting 6 figure sums in return for an off the shelf property portfolio! Today, every other person appears to be offering a property investing course. How do you choose which one is right for you?
Firstly, my advice would be for you to not pay anyone to buy a property portfolio for you. If you want success in property, you need to understand at least the basics of property investing. Paying someone a truck load of money to buy a few properties for you will not give you this knowledge.
Attending property courses should by definition increase your knowledge of property investment. However, prior to parting with any money you need to address the following issues:
- What are the credentials of the course organiser? Is he/she a property investor himself and how much experience does he/she have?
The best person to advise you on property investing would be someone who walks the talk – theres little to gain from a presenter who has never bought a property before.
- What are the course contents? Will advanced techniques be addressed?
Its the advanced techniques used by successful property investors that will set you apart from all those other wannabe property investors.
- How many people will be attending the course?
A course attended by hundreds of people may lack the personal touch, but will present networking opportunities to you.
- How much and how long is the course?
Paying several thousand pounds for a one day course is too much. You need to weigh up the cost, length and contents before making up your mind.
- Will I be given the opportunity to network with other attendees of the course?
The property business is a business of relationships. You need to network with others in the same business as you will not be able to do it alone.
- What is the location of the venue?
Is it worth travelling hundreds of miles to a course that may be offered closer to where you live?
- What support will be provided after completion of the course?
Course attendees quite often become unstuck after attending a course. You need to find out if any support is offered after you complete the course.
Only once you are satisfied with your answers to the above questions should you part with any cash.
Be warned though, attending a course by itself will not make you into a successful property investor. What will set you apart from any other attendee on the course is your level of motivation and determination to succeed in property investing.

Property prices are falling and are still expected to fall further.  If the property needs renovating then selling it in the current times will be even harder simply because there are fewer buyers and fewer mortgages.  Sellers are worried about the extent of how much they still have to fall and therefore are very keen to sell and accept a very low offer.  However, with the US government’s bail out plan ($700 billion if agreed) and new support from the Central Bank and Bank of England the financial markets are expected to stabilise.  In turn confidence will return and banks will gradually increase their lending to each other.  When this filters through to the high street, mortgages should begin to be more readily available and there will be more buyers and property prices will start to rise.  Buying before this happens is your opportunity. 

Firstly you need to know how to find a property to renovate.  At the current time more homeowners are defaulting on their mortgages and as a result repossessions are on the increase.  The unfortunate homeowner wants to get back as much money as they can and generally sell or take everything they can from the property – sometimes whole kitchens and bathroom suites are removed before the bank takes back the property. More properties are being sold at auction yet there are fewer buyers and as a result the property is sold very cheaply.  To find auction houses see the auction directory at www.wheresmyproperty.com.  Remember to gather as much information as you can prior to the auction and do your homework on the auctioning process.   

Another way to buy property is to use a company such as www.renovatealerts.com who do the searching for you.  Instead of checking what’s on the agent’s books subscribers receive an email containing properties that require renovating that are being advertised by estate agents all over the UK.  In the last 30 days RenovateAlerts found nearly 17,000 properties – and that’s properties for sale, not sold or under offer.

Throughout the project, have a budget and equally important, stick to it.  When buying any item, shop around, use the internet to find the best deals.  Do not choose bespoke fittings; always remember that you are renovating to make money from it.  You are not doing it to your own personal taste; you are doing it to sell in the future.  It needs therefore to be simple and neutral.  Of course, it may be more fun to decorate and fit the property out in your own taste – but beware, set limits.

Renovation should not be costly.  A budget renovation could be priced around £15,000 to cover redecoration, a new bathroom suite and a new kitchen.  If you are buying carpets, buy it “from the roll” – this means using the same carpet throughout the house which is cheaper.  If you are planning to rent out your house until the market picks up buy a washable, stain-resistant carpet which can easily be freshened up with a carpet cleaner.  The only exception to this is to laminate the downstairs, which, if bought wisely, is a cheap option. 

To make the most of this your opportunity you need to have a mortgage in principle to show the seller that you are serious (or even better, be a cash buyer) and then offer a very low price.  Once you have reached a deal, start planning your renovations so that you are ready to start as soon as you have the keys.  Aim to turn the property around in a matter of weeks and rent it out (or live in it yourself).    When banks start lending to each other again mortgages will be easier to get and buyers will want to snap up the cheap property.  As soon as this happens prices will start to rise.  Plus, by 2012 there is expected to be a shortage of property as builders have greatly reduced their building programs and demand will therefore outstrip supply.  These factors could in fact lead to another property boom.

Then you can sit back and judge when to sell.

Disclaimer: All information contained in this article, is for general information purposes only and should not be construed as advice under the Financial Services Act 1986.  The article is based on the writer’s personal view and you are strongly advised to take appropriate professional and legal advice before entering into any binding contracts.

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A look at some of the types of historical property for sale in the UK today and the benefits and downsides to these types of properties.
The property market is currently filled with all manner of houses and flats of varying size and style.
The property for sale today ranges so much that before buying, it is essential to recognise your own needs and especially your own budget before setting your heart on a particular type of property. Additionally, different properties will have a range of maintenance costs whilst modern flats, in complexes may incur a service charge on an annual basis. In the UK today there are many different types of property for sale, ranging from historical cottages and manor houses, to mock Tudor houses and the sublimely stylish art deco premises of the nineteen thirties; in addition to these early buildings, there are also a range of newly built properties to suit the budgets and needs of home buyers. This article intends to highlight some of the differences between these properties to ease the decision making process for home buyers.
The UK is blessed with having many listed buildings for sale. These properties are graded in terms of age and historical importance and as such making alterations to a listed property is usually impossible. Those wishing to buy a listed property are often attracted by the charm and character of such homes; typically they have many period features like timber beams and open fireplaces. In some cases it is even possible to find a home for sale that has played a part in the country’s history; these are often blue plaque buildings that have had a famous resident or are related to a specific event; for instance, in the sleepy town of Thaxted in Essex there are two blue plaque buildings, one was the home of composer Gustav Holst whilst the other was the place of the first Morris Ring meeting. There are however disadvantages to owning a listed home, maintenance costs are typically high whilst heating bills in old drafty properties are equally as expensive. When looking at buying such a property, it is worth checking all of the sewers, foundations and electrics as in older homes these can be faulty.
Thatched properties are also prevalent in the UK. With so many for sale the appeal of having a quaint thatched cottage is strong with buyers. Thatched properties give a homely, comfortable feel and a picture postcard look. However it is worth remembering that owning a thatched property has its own disadvantages, the cost of replacing the thatch should be a concern although not a major one, these costs are often overstated. The life expectancy of a thatched roof wholly depends upon the type of material being used, for instance water reeds, the most hardy of the materials used in thatching will only require a complete re-thatch every fifty years, whilst long straw, a less robust material may need replacing every fifteen or twenty years. That said, the roof may need maintenance work every decade or so to keep it in pristine condition. The major problem with the re-thatching process is finding thatchers to perform the task; understandably it is a dying art.
Georgian properties are also in abundance within the UK, with many for sale in urban areas of London and cities like Bristol, Bath and Edinburgh. These buildings have less of the problems of older houses due to the fact the materials used in their construction are considerably more robust. As the one time homes of many of the UK’s cultural and societal elite they are opulent and highly attractive, usually spread over three or four stories including a basement. The large windows make this type of property light and airy although when looking to buy a
Georgian property the heating costs should certainly be considered, the large rooms and ineffectual insulation actively work towards making the houses colder. This cold atmosphere can make damp a problem so when looking around a property, looking for signs of damp should be performed.
Hopefully this article has highlighted some of the historical types of property for sale in the UK. With such a range on offer the home buyer has unrivalled choice in the types of properties to buy. However, as previously stated it is important to study your own budget and means before looking at properties, otherwise it is too easy to overreach yourself and find yourself heartbroken with a property you cannot afford.