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The unassailable attractiveness of property as a money-making asset persists. While passive appreciation still exists – that’s when homes gradually increase in value with nothing more than time – homeowners are looking at adding values in other ways.

Do you know where your boundaries are for your property in Cardiff? And do you know which boundaries you are responsible for?

There are many myths surrounding boundaries and responsibilities, so we’ve put together this short guide to help you understand where your property boundary is - or if you don’t, knowing how to find it!

Buying a property and letting it out can be very rewarding. Not only do you receive a rental income, but the property itself should also increase in value over time.

Despite how morbid it feels, deciding what happens to a property you own when you die is something you need to decide early in the buying process. In fact, you’ll need to tell your solicitor your preferred course of action before you finalise a purchase.

If you’re selling your property in Cardiff, finding a deposit to purchase your next home may present a challenge. However, if you currently have equity in your existing home, you may be wondering whether you can put it down as a deposit on the home of your dreams.

At Fortis , we’re often asked this question, so here is our expert insight.

Buying a new home in Cardiff is a commitment, and it’s not one that you should ever take lightly. It’s also not something you should go into blind. Having a deposit saved up, looking at your budget, knowing what you need from the property ahead of time – all of these things will help immensely when buying a house.

Commonhold is a property term that’s been in the press recently. If the current Government gets its way, this method of owning a flat or apartment is something we could see a lot more off. Ahead of a more widespread adoption, we have answered the most popular commonhold questions. 

Relocating for your job can be a stressful experience, but the good news is that there are several things you can do to smooth the process. Our team at Fortis have some expert advice for anyone who is relocating to Cardiff so that you have the best possible experience.

We may sound like a broken record but property presentation really does matter when you’re trying to attract buyers and achieve the best price for your home.

Knowing when to sell your home is tricky.

Every homeowner wants to do what is best for their family and get the most profit from their property. So when is the best time to sell your Cardiff home?

Can a tenant buy my house? Great question!

Perhaps your tenants have expressed a desire to purchase your house and get on the property ladder, or maybe you are planning to offer the opportunity to them as you want to move your focus elsewhere.

Try as we might to adopt a more European attitude and feel totally comfortable with renting our entire lives, many of us aspire to homeownership. It’s an aim that stems back to the 1980s when the then Prime Minister, Margaret Thatcher, set out to create a ‘property-owning democracy’.