My home is on the market – now what?

Wednesday, October 25, 2017

Most people hope for fast results when their home is on the market. But is there more that you could do to help attract a buyer? Here are some top tips from Guild Members.  1. Set clear viewing times  Talk to the agent to make...

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What is the 'no sale, no fee' estate agent model?

Monday, October 23, 2017

Do you know about the different ways to sell your home? There are lots of different ways to sell your home, but the main two options are paying a flat-fee up front, which is favoured by DIY models, and the 'no sale, no fee' model, that you'll...

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VIDEO: How to renovate a property to make money

Monday, October 16, 2017

Are you thinking of renovating a property? Here are The Guild's top tips to make sure your renovation goes to plan and stays on budget.  Lots of people become property developers, where they can take a neglected home and turn it...

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Seller's autumn checklist

Thursday, October 5, 2017

The air is turning cooler, the leaves are falling and the days are growing shorter. There are a variety of jobs you might want to carry out as autumn goes into full swing. Guild agents share their comments on the most important things to do...

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VIDEO: Why choose a Guild agent to sell your property?

Monday, July 17, 2017

Choosing the right estate agent to sell your home can be difficult. You need to trust your agent, and choose a company with knowledge and integrity, who can get the best result for you.  The Guild is a network of the best 800 independent...

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Lenders begin to announce buy to Let changes

Thursday, January 19, 2017

Lenders have started to announce changes to their buy-to-let policies following the Prudential Regulation Authority’s decision to phase in new stricter rules. The PRA said in September that lenders must take the borrower’s income...

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Economic News

Thursday, June 30, 2016

At the end of May, the Office of National Statistics (ONS) announced that their second estimate of the Gross Domestic Product (GDP) for the first quarter of 2016 would remain unrevised at 0.4 per cent. The report showed that the economy was...

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Mortgages for the self-employed

Wednesday, February 3, 2016

Mortgages for the self-employed   Within the mortgage market, lending criteria has tightened enormously over recent years, focusing heavily on ensuring borrowers can prove affordability, both now and in the event of a rate rise. All...

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