As we well know, buying a house can be a daunting process that generates more questions than answers. From fees to interest rates to what kind of tea to ask for in the broker meeting, your mind may become a slurry of queries and whole fat milk. Thankfully, Davies & Davies are here to quell your qualms by dimming the lights, shining a spotlight on your mortgage broker and grilling them on your behalf.

With great house purchases comes great responsibility. Attending viewings armed with a list of questions is a wise move, one we’re fully on board with. We’re here to help you ask the right questions of your humble estate agents to ensure you get the most out of your property purchase. Because getting it right is worth, well, the price of a house in the end.

Whether you need more space, want to expand your portfolio or want to relocate to a different area – you may be considering moving up the property ladder. There are lots of factors to consider before taking the plunge. Read on to work out if a manoeuvre up the ladder is right for you.

To sell or not to sell really isn’t the question when you are purchasing property. “Why!?” we hear you scream as you tear your vein popped eyes away from your one true love on Rightmove. Well, whether or not you’ve found the two bed of your dreams in that covetable North London postcode well within your budget (SWOON), the current owners of said dream house are going to choose Rita round the corner who has already sold her current abode.

As the old saying goes, ‘a friend is one who overlooks your broken fence and admires the flowers in your garden’. But what about a friend who buys said fence and garden with you and helps spread the mortgage costs? Now that’s a true friendship. Whether it’s your partner, sister or friend, there are many benefits to buying a property with someone else. On the flip side, however, you’ll find a few pitfalls to avoid and prepare for, should you decide to make a joint investment. Here’s how to make it work, team work style.

Turn to the left! Turn to the right! Stop traffic! It’s time to stand out from the, let’s face it, over saturated rental crowd. An audience of potential renters are numbly scrolling as we speak. Gliding their mouse over hundreds of one bed, laminate floored carbon copies and forgetting their own names, never mind their monthly budget or reason to live. Let’s give them something to really get excited about and show your property in its best light / angle. Here’s our handy guide to blasting the competition out of the water. Sashay away!