reallymoving Blog and Insights

We study the property market to bring you interesting and relevant news from the world of property buying, selling and more in the UK and abroad.

Help to Buy scheme extended – what do you need to know?

Reallymoving looks at the latest extension of the original Help to Buy scheme until the end of May 2021, how this is affecting buyers and what comes after with the revised programme.
 

 

First Time Buyers, Buying a house, News

The cladding crisis – what is the latest?

Reallymoving takes a look at the latest announcements surrounding the cladding crisis, including new government funding and a controversial loan system, and the industry reaction to it.

 

News

Saving money for a home during the COVID-19 pandemic.

The current pandemic has had a massive impact on all our lives, especially on the way that we both spend and save our money.
 

First Time Buyers, First Time Buyer, Coronavirus

What to look out for with a boiler when buying a property

When looking to buy a property, it is important not to overlook utilities like boilers. Faulty boilers could lead to issues which could cost you a lot of money down the line.

Buying a house, Before you buy, Help and Advice

Significant changes to leasehold – what was announced?

Reallymoving analyses the government’s latest proposals to overhaul the controversial leasehold system, including a scrapping of the marriage value and allowing people to extend their leasehold at zero ground rent.

Conveyancing, Buying a house, News

10 statistics that tell the story of 2020 for UK home movers.

We’ve looked back on what moving home was like in 2020 – who was moving, where and when – and you might find our statistics surprising...

News

The Hardest Places to Get Planning Permission Revealed

Research from Roofing Megastore has revealed where in the UK it is most difficult, and most easy, to get planning permission approved for your property.
 

Conveyancing

What if I lose my job and can’t afford my mortgage or rent?

Whether you're a homeowner or a tenant, the idea of being financially insecure during a pandemic can be scary. Here's what you need to know about your mortgage or tenancy during lockdown.

Coronavirus

Our Home Move Story: Buying a house as a lesbian couple

We spoke to Emma about her experiences of buying a house with her girlfriend, and what her advice is for anyone whose house move is made more difficult because of who they are.

August 2019