Buying a property

Holiday homes - are they worth it?

There is something innately heart-warming about the idea of a holiday home that makes many of us wish for the opportunity to own one. The...

Is it a good idea to invest in bare land?

There's an old adage in real estate that goes: "It's not the house that increases in value, it's the land beneath it..." Meaning, the...

Is now a good time to buy property?

One thing stronger than our fear of missing out is our fear of making a bad decision. Have you ever experienced paralysis by analysis...

How accurate are online property valuations?

In the property world, online valuation websites have been a game-changer for information-starved buyers and sellers. But while these...

What is a buyers market?

You will often hear the media talk about buyer's markets and seller's markets, which begs the question - what do these terms mean? In the...

Learn about buying, selling and investing in property

We'd like to introduce you to the Simply Property podcast. A series of informative guides that will help you at every stage of your...

Rental appraisals explained + where to find estimates online

A rental appraisal (sometimes called a rental assessment) is a professional opinion on what a property might rent for in the current...

Five ways to help your kids into a home

If your family are struggling to get on the property ladder, there are numerous ways you can help.

Seven tips to get your mortgage application approved

Are you planning to apply for a mortgage in the near future? If so, there are steps you can take in advance to increase your chances of...

How to be part of a win-win real estate negotiation

There is a common trap that buyers and sellers fall into when negotiating a deal. It's called the 'mythical middle trap' and it's...