Are you looking to buy your first home? Nick Manson, Director of Mansons, in Jesmond, Newcastle, talks us through how best to prepare before making an offer. Being a first time buyer can be hard work, stressful and nerve-racking. Chances are that you won’t necessarily know the market and it’s easy to be blind-sided by […] The post How to make a competitive offer as a first time buyer appeared first on OnTheMarket Content Hub ..read more

Owning a listed property can give a property an edge when it comes to selling. OnTheMarket reveals a guide to buying a listed building here. What does ‘listed’ mean? The property is on a national register of buildings with architectural or historical importance. To check if a house is listed, visit this website. What does […] The post Buying or renting a listed building? Everything you need to know appeared first on OnTheMarket Content Hub ..read more

Buying a house, it is often claimed, is one of the most important decisions you ever take. Buying a home is a decision which, thanks to the difficulty of getting on the housing ladder, more and more people are taking later in their lives. But buy the right house at the right time and the […] The post Top tips to ease the house buying process appeared first on OnTheMarket Content Hub ..read more

One of the questions most frequently asked by house-hunters is: what is the difference between ‘under offer’ and ‘sold subject to contract’? They have seen both terms applied to properties and assume, reasonably enough, that they must mean different things. In fact, and confusingly, they mean pretty much the same thing. It just depends which […] The post Can you make an offer on a house that is under offer? appeared first on OnTheMarket Content Hub ..read more

For some it is about being close to the excitement and action of city life, for others finding a quiet home is their key priority. If you are house hunting, it can be difficult to know (beyond the obvious) what to look out for. What are the signs to be aware of if tranquility is […] The post Nine top tips for finding a quiet property appeared first on OnTheMarket Content Hub ..read more

Buying land can be far more romantic than buying bricks and mortar. You feel as if you are acquiring your very own share, however small, of Planet Earth. And although there are a few pitfalls, purchasing land is generally simpler than purchasing property. It can also, potentially, be just as lucrative. If you’re a first […] The post A guide to buying land: 10 top tips appeared first on OnTheMarket Content Hub ..read more

If you’ve ever been tempted by the prospect of a property that needs work – a lot of work – you’ll know that rush of excitement. And that feeling of trepidation. But the rewards can be great. We have thought of some property renovation tips for when buying a renovation property. ‘You’ve got to have […] The post Top tips for buying a renovation property appeared first on OnTheMarket Content Hub ..read more

Since the advent of the buy-to-let mortgage in the 1990s, many thousands of people have invested in a property to rent out. Some have gone on to acquire multiple units and become professional landlords. Others find themselves becoming ‘accidental landlords’ – as when a temporary job move takes place and the family home needs to […] The post 15 tips for making buy-to-let work appeared first on OnTheMarket Content Hub ..read more

Although most properties in the UK are not at risk of flooding, millions are, even in areas that are not immediately waterside. When parts of the country are devastated by floods and the news is dominated by pictures of unfortunate homeowners mopping up their basements, the natural human reaction is to think, ‘That could have […] The post Buying a house in a flood risk area appeared first on OnTheMarket Content Hub ..read more

To help you get started with your property journey, we’ve introduced two new features to make getting an initial appraisal of your home even easier. Traditional appraisals are often conducted in person, but with our new Video Appraisal and Express Appraisal features you can get an idea of what your home might be worth and […] The post Discover new ways to value your home with Video and Express Appraisals appeared first on OnTheMarket.com blog ..read more