Can I claim the Help to Buy Scheme? To claim HTB, you must: • be a first-time purchaser at the time of the claim • purchase, or self-build, a qualifying property between 1 January 2017 and 31 December 2022 • live in the property as your main home for five years after you purchase or…
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First Impressions Matter Arrive early and take some time to scope out the exterior of the house prior to meeting the agent for your viewing. Think about the neighbourhood, the location, traffic, local amenities and more in order to get a real feel of what life at this property will be like. Bring a Friend…
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Here at ERA Downey McCarthy, our expert and dedicated Property Management team offer both Let Only and Full Management Services for those looking to let their properties. What is included in our Let Only service? Our team will visit the property to provide a market rental assessment, advertise your property online, source suitable tenants, check…
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Start Saving First thing’s first – set up a savings account and start putting money away every week or month to ensure you have a deposit ready when the time comes! If you’re a first time buyer you will need 10% of the property value as your deposit; if you’re a second time buyer you…
Read MoreOwning a home is a keystone of wealth… both financial affluence and emotional security.
