2011 Budget - Housing

Not particularly an exciting budget day for home owners, buyers, sellers or renters, but that’s to be expected when we are in a recession and budgets are being cut! There is some good news though! - READ MORE. Kate Faulkner’s comments on Housing for the Budget

Landlords – Seven Ways to Minimise Your Property Taxes

Rented Property Tax

Minimising taxes is one of the easiest ways to boost your property profits. Here are seven tips to help you reduce your taxes - READ MORE

Are New Build Properties a Good Buy?

Despite a good month for developers in November, December showed a real slowdown in activity. Prices fell slightly, but not significantly and buyers are definitely holding back. So, are new build properties a good buy? What's going to happen to new property prices during 2011?

Are New Build Properties a Good Buy?

READ MORE for new homes prices and statistics

How to Buy a Flat

Buying a flat as opposed to a house is different. There are various reasons why buying a flat is different to buying a house. These are typically because you buy a flat under a ‘leasehold’ agreement. A leasehold agreement essentially means that you buy the flat, but have to abide by the freeholder's rules and regulations, which include clauses on how costs for maintenance and repairs as well as insurance are applicable if you become the owner.

READ ON to find out the key differences between buying a house and flat and essential checks you need to make before purchase!