It’s a sensible question – while in theory, lenders have to take steps to ensure you can afford to keep up the monthly repayments (as much for their own sake as yours), buyers can still end up saddled with a mortgage they can’t afford. There are a number of mortgage calculators online, such as the one provided by SPF, which…
Ed Sheeran Is the Mystery Tenant of Brooklyn’s Most Expensive Listing
26 AugEd Sheeran is apparently the mystery tenant of a Brooklyn Heights apartment that broke records earlier this year as the most expensive listing in the borough. The Wall Street Journal broke the news about the 3,200-square-foot four-bedroom duplex, citing “a person familiar with the situation.” The place costs a staggering $36,000 a month, so the singer may not want to…
The draw of waterfront homes on the French Riviera
26 AugA home on the water is often considered to be the ultimate property purchase. Whether it is a lifestyle choice, holiday home or retirement dream, waterfront property has an eternal appeal. The Victorians introduced sea bathing, widely encouraged for its health benefits. The French Riviera, or the Côte d’Azur as it is also known, often tops the bucket list of…
10 steps to buying a property off-plan
25 AugBuying off-plan is something many people shy away from because they feel it’s a complicated process that is best left for people with a lot of property experience. The truth is it’s really simple and can be a very intelligent investment. Here are 10 steps to purchasing an apartment off-plan. You won’t be able to get a mortgage offer until…
Five things you didn't know about living in the City
25 AugYou might think of the City of London as a square mile of iconic towers and slick office blocks. Which of course it is. But there’s a lot more to this tiny city – one of only two London districts with city status – than banking, trade and financial services. Settled by the Romans in the 1st century AD, the…