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The first month of a new year is complete, and various statistics and indexes have been compiled. If you’re hoping to move home soon, we’re sure you can pick up some positives among the myriad of reports. We’re starting with the latest round-up from Rightmove.

There are a number of essential components that comprise a kitchen – a sink with running water, oven and fridge freezer being the most vital – therefore, everything else could be considered a ‘nice to have’.

The new year has started with some bright news from the mortgage lending market. Rates attached to home loans have been steadily falling and in January, some of the most substantial rate cuts were made by leading banks and building societies.

The end of a calendar year gave us a chance to look back at property trends and analyse data to see how the market fared during the last 12 months. December is traditionally a quiet month as people focus on festivities rather than moving home. As such, there was little to report on house prices.  

Pink? On every wall in the home? That’s exactly what the colour experts at Dulux say is the shortcut to interior design style.

Although we are almost at the end of 2023, the news keeps coming. November saw the Chancellor deliver his Autumn Statement. Although there were no major changes for home movers, there were some peripheral announcements to note.

We often talk about seasonality in property and this autumn has been true to form. September saw serious movers enter the market after summer and their intent is already reflected in October’s figures. Firstly, we look at asking prices.

Decorating your home can be difficult. You’ll no doubt look at trends on interior design websites and want to copy them, but you also need a space that reflects your personality and is somewhere you can feel comfortable. Whether you’re planning to redecorate one of your rooms or want to renovate your entire property, here are some do’s and don’ts to get you started.

Rightmove’s analysis also sheds light on why fixer-uppers are suddenly in favour. The average asking price of a renovation property is more than £29,000 lower than the current national average asking price for all types of homes. Of course, the initial financial savings has to be balanced with the cost to renovate the property but the price difference is providing motivation.

You may think this is a strange topic, but lots of homeowners in Cardiff remain unaware of the laws regarding garden fences until they find themselves embroiled in a frustrating and costly boundary dispute. With fences being central to many neighbourhood conflicts, we believe that everyone who owns a property in Cardiff should have a better understanding of the law. So, here you’ll find some expert advice to help you stay well-informed about your property rights and obligations as a homeowner.

Purchasing a property in Cardiff is something you do in stages, and an early step towards owning your property is obtaining your MIP or mortgage in principle (sometimes called a DIP – Decision In Principle or an AIP – Agreement In Principle).

Once you have a mortgage in principle, you can progress onto the next step of buying your property. A MIP shows both sellers and their estate agents that you’re serious and also in a suitable position to move on with the purchase.

Buying a property in Cardiff is a significant milestone, but it’s also a major financial commitment. For home buyers, the decision to invest in a property is not one to be taken lightly. Among the many considerations, one common question that often arises is “Should I get a survey before buying a house?”

In this blog, we’ll delve into this important topic and provide you with our expert insights to help you make an informed decision.