Property Blog
Getting A Mortgage as A First Time Buyer: 6 Questions, Answered
Posted by Stacie on April 24th, 2019
A mortgage is one of the biggest financial decisions that most people will make. For first time buyers, it can be even more daunting when looking at the process for the first time, especially as it involves taking on a large financial responsibility for decades. However, with the right planning and knowledge, the process can […]
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The Lowdown on Service Charges
Posted by Stacie on March 6th, 2019
If you’re buying a city centre property, chances are that it will be an apartment in a shared block or a unit on some sort of gated site. These sorts of properties tend to be overseen by a management company that is responsible for the whole development, and are sold on a leasehold basis: i.e. […]
Requirement for Landlords to Join Redress Schemes
Posted by Stacie on February 28th, 2019
Government Announces Requirement for Landlords to Join Redress Schemes At the end of January, the Government’s Communities Secretary, James Brokenshire, announced a number of reforms for the rented property sector, including the introduction of a compulsory requirement for private landlords to join a redress scheme. The move, which is part of the proposed Housing Complaints […]
What To Do If Your Sale Falls Through
Posted by Stacie on January 30th, 2019
A sale falling through does not have to be catastrophe. Take a look at our blog Helpful advice on how to stop this from happening in the first place. Picture the scene: you’ve found your dream home and are waiting to move in. You’re excitedly planning the décor, you’ve already started to pack boxes and […]
To Manage or Not to Manage – Property Lettings
Posted by Stacie on January 23rd, 2019
To Manage or Not to Manage – Property Lettings Becoming a landlord is a big step in anyone’s life: it’s exciting, hopefully profitable and, without doubt, hard work! It’s not for nothing that the vast majority of landlords on our books at Julie Twist Properties choose to hand over the day-to-day management of their tenancies […]
Manchester Market Update
Posted by Stacie on December 3rd, 2018
Manchester Market Update As I’m sure you’re aware the Manchester Market has been booming over the last few years. Since 2014 we’ve seen average annual price increases of between 5% and 10% per annum which has been great for our landlords and vendors. It was widely publicised that Manchester properties offered some of the best […]
5 Ways to Make Sure Your Property Stays Warm During the Winter
Posted by Stacie on November 29th, 2018
5 Ways to Make Sure Your Property Stays Warm During the Winter With winter just around the corner, many homeowners will be preparing their home for the cold. The Department of Energy and Climate Change detailed that a home’s heating accounts for over 70% of household energy consumption. For all homeowners this is a costly […]
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5 Ways to Make Sure Your Property Stays Warm During the Winter
Posted by Stacie on November 29th, 2018
Is Buy-to-Let Still Hot in Manchester?
Posted by Stacie on November 3rd, 2018
Manchester Market Update
Posted by Stacie on November 3rd, 2018
Independent Review of Building Regulations: What Should Landlords Do?
Posted by Stacie on October 29th, 2018
Sell Your Property Fast in Autumn
Posted by Stacie on September 19th, 2018
Landlords and Electrical Safety
Posted by Stacie on September 6th, 2018
Estate Agents in Manchester
Posted by Stacie on August 1st, 2018
Lettings Agents : An Important Source of Security for Tenants
Posted by Stacie on June 6th, 2018
Goverment cracks down on gazumping
Posted by Stacie on May 24th, 2018
Fitness for Human Habitation Bill
Posted by Stacie on May 2nd, 2018
