It’s daunting buying your first home and it can be a very stressful period for a whole variety of reasons. One area that may well give you sleepless nights until it’s settled is getting that all-important mortgage. Here, we take a quick look at some mortgage basics...
When you decide to buy a property, a conveyancing solicitor will carry out a number of different searches for you. These ensure that there are no issues regarding the house purchase that may affect you once contracts are exchanged. If you are buying the house with a mortgage...
When you are selling your home, you really want to give yourself every chance to attract as many potential buyers as possible. At Graham & Co, we work closely with sellers in the Andover and Whitchurch area to make sure they tick as many boxes as possible when it comes to...
It might sound strange for someone to end up with a rental property without meaning to. But it actually happens quite a lot. Simply put, an accidental landlord is someone who didn’t intend to be one. It can happen, for example, if you suddenly inherit a property and don&...
Pets can be an issue for some landlords when it comes to letting out their properties. Some don’t mind them, others absolutely refuse to take tenants that have a dog or cat or any other four-legged creature. The biggest concerns are that the dog or cat might damage the...
If you are a landlord or have decided to rent a property, you may already know that the way in which tenants can be charged has changed. The Tenants Fees Act 2019 came into force in June this year and applies to rental properties in England. The Act prohibits a landlord or...
Whether you live in a flat or a large house, the rising cost of energy can be a big drain on your resources. It’s one of the major outgoings that both homeowners and tenants are concerned about, just behind mortgage and rent payments. Fortunately, there are several ways...
Being able to go online whenever we want and having the chance to connect in different ways has transformed the way we all communicate and the information we have access to. But is it better to find the property you want or even sell your home via an online service? Or should...
Are you thinking of upgrading your décor this Spring or Summer? Have you just moved into a new home and want to change the interior design? Whether you have traditional tastes or love to keep up with the latest trends, here are some ideas to put into the home design...