Preventing Winter Flu We are well into flu season and the cold snap we’ve experienced the last few days is a sign that we are all vulnerable to getting the dreaded flu. If you do catch it, you can be wiped out for weeks. As soon as it’s cold, this combined with w read more
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Good Growth for Cities Index According to the recent Good Growth for Cities Index 2016 – 2018 report from PwC, Glasgow was the most improved Scottish city overall and Edinburgh was one of the best cities in which to live and work in the UK, coming seventh p read more
Get Some Winter Sunshine! Winter is fast approaching – the clocks have gone back, we’re defrosting our cars and digging out the hats and gloves. With this in mind, now could be the perfect time to book your winter break to sunnier climes. So why read more
Your Tariff If you are coming to the end of your current deal, you may find that you go onto the provider’s variable tariff which will cost you more money. You could even find that your utilities rise by as much as £150 per year for a standard size ho read more
Buying versus renting According to the latest research from the Intermediary Mortgage Lenders Association, buying instead of renting a home can leave the average homeowner over £350,000 over their lifetime. Not only would buyers save £133,700 over 30 years compar read more
Are you ready to own a property? Applying for a Mortgage The world of mortgages can be a confusing, stressful and daunting especially if it’s new to you. However, with a little forethought, research and planning, your home owning dreams can become a read more
Applying for a mortgage? When considering buying a property, the first stage is to find out what a mortgage lender will offer you – this can make a huge difference to the type of property you can afford to buy. Strict affordability criteria, which has loose read more
Buying a new home It’s an age old question, and one that crosses many of our lips when it comes to buying a home. Should you buy with your head or with your heart? With many people thinking that property should be primarily an investment, and others arguing that read more
When you think about buying an Urban Union property it’s important to understand the terminology. Here’s our glossary of terms. Building Line Set by the local authority and beyond which the front of any new building or extension to an existing one may not pr read more
Gardens are just as important as a new kitchen or bathroom According to research from Zoopla and the Society of Garden Designers, 50% of those looking for a new home place as much importance on the garden as they do on a great kitchen or bathroom. In fact, buyers read more