The Wellingborough Property Blog

  HOW TO WINTERPROOF YOUR NORTHAMPTONSHIRE HOME Winter(Proofing) Is Coming… In many ways, this has been a strange year, hasn’t it? But, you can rely on the seasons to come and go and soon it will be winter. Some people don’t like the cold and the snow and the rain, while some people believe it is a magical time of year. Whatever your thoughts, it is now getting closer to the time when you will need to winterproof your Northamptonshire home and garden. It’s important, but not everyone thinks of winterproofing. It can save you money, and it can ensure that your house is ready for the harshest of weathers. Here are our top five tips when it comes to winterproofing your home in Northamptonshire. 1.  In The Garden It’s obvious that winter can play havoc with your garden. All those plants you’ve been tending to over the spring and summer months are in for a shock when the cold weather kicks in. So, it’s best to look at what needs doing and to make a list of all the tasks that need c...

                                                                   PENSIONS VS PROPERTY: SHOULD YOU SAVE FOR RETIREMENT OR INVEST IN PROPERTY?   Whether you want to invest in property or save for retirement, there are plenty of pros and cons for each. If you’re unsure what’s best for you, this guide should help to give you a few handy tips to fit your circumstances. Property – The Pros If you find the right property then you could have a fixed income for life. Rental yields can be as high as 8% in some cities, and demand for rental properties is very high, especially in cities. With demand often outstripping supply, there’s no reason why your property can’t remain permanently occupied if it’s in the right location. Another advantage of a property vs a pension is that you can cash in at...

  A QUICK GUIDE TO PURCHASING A BUY TO LET PROPERTY IN NORTHAMPTONSHIRE If you’re considering becoming a landlord, there are many elements to consider and understand before you purchase a property. The process of buying a buy-to-let property differs compared to buying a residential property that you will live in yourself, so it’s good to know what exactly to expect. Of course, it’s a long-term investment that shouldn’t be made in haste, so if you’re reading this, you are probably looking for the right kind of information. Our team at Chelton Brown are experts in buy-to-let advice, so here is our straight forward guide to purchasing a buy-to-let property in Northamptonshire. What is buy-to-let? First things first, the basics: buy-to-let is a property that is specifically purchased with the intention to rent it out to tenants. It’s an investment property that can generate a monthly income, as long as the rent being charged is higher than the monthly buy-to-let mortgage payments....