Buy to Let – Now?
Owning your home or investing in property is something that many of us will do at some point in our life. Whether it’s for capital growth or for income generation, investing in bricks and mortar in the UK is as popular as ever. Despite the negative news about anti-landlord legislation, complicated tax rules and rising […]
New Build vs Old Build
Pros & Cons: Buying New Many clients have often asked us “should we buy new build or second hand?”Obviously there are pros and cons to each and there are many things to consider when deciding which is better for you and your family. Here we compare the advantages & disadvantages of buying new so you […]
Buy Before You Land
Avoid rising rents or Buy to Let Whether you are planning to move to the UK now or in a few years why not consider buying a home now? With rents rising due to increased demand and a lack of supply this could be the perfect time to buy and bring in some income or […]
Surrey – “a great place to raise kids”
Surrey – a great place to raise kids Education! When asking clients why they are moving to the UK, education is always at the top of the list. August being the month of exam results, and children across the nation now preparing for their new academic year, this topic is even more at the forefront […]
Spotlight on Guildford
Spotlight on Guildford The medieval town of Guildford is located in Surrey, some 32 miles south-west of Central London. The town has excellent transport links including mainline station with direct train services to London Waterloo in under 50 minutes. The A3 trunk road is also close to hand taking you to London in one direction […]
Spotlight On Weybridge
Spotlight on Weybridge Have you considered Weybridge? Located approximately 18 miles south-west of London, Weybridge offers the convenience of being just 30 minutes to London Waterloo on the fast train and an abundance of good and outstanding OFSTED rated schools. As a family we love Weybridge for it’s accessibility to the City and having the […]
10 Great Reasons to Choose Surrey
10 Great Reasons to Choose Surrey We set up home in Surrey 12 years ago. Moving from Strawberry Hill which is just on the border of Surrey. We were looking for somewhere that had more space, a bigger garden, yet still had easy access to London and the motorway network. At the time we didn’t […]
Are You Moving to The UK With Your Pet?
Moving with Pets? Planning to Rent? Although the UK is known as a nation of pet lovers, it is estimated that only 7% of landlords advertise their properties as ‘pets considered’. To help renters with pets, on January 28th 2021, the Government announced the release of a new model tenancy agreement to help renters with […]
When can you apply for schools?
When can you apply for school? If you are moving to the UK with school age children, did you know you can make school applications whilst still abroad? Each admission authority will have its own set of guidelines however the Department of Education advises authorities should consider all in-year applications and not refuse an application […]
What’s in your bin?
What’s in your bin? Bins!! We all create rubbish but how does it get taken away and where do you put it When you move into your new home you might be surprised by the number of bins you have in your garden or in the basement of your apartment block. Not only are there […]