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A recent report from mortgage lender Kent Reliance, based

on data from the Office of National Statistics and the Land

Registry, predicts that by Spring of next year, private

landlords in the UK will own property worth £1trillion.

That’s an extraordinary figure, even taking into account the sheer

number of people who can count themselves as a landlord. In 2001, the

number of buy-to-let property owners stood at two million and Kent

Reliance estimates that could have grown to five million by 2016.

While London accounts for around 41% of the total, and the South

East a further 15%, buy-to-let can certainly be considered a national

phenomenon and one that more and more people have turned to in

the face of low interest rates on their savings and poorly performing

pensions.

Investing in property is certainly not a guarantee of a financially

secure, future but real estate generally has proven to be a safe bet as a

long-term investment, outperforming banks and the stock market.

Now could be a good time for you to seriously consider starting a

property portfolio.

Keith Osborne

Editor, Whathouse?

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After the viewings, offers,

negotiations, references

and contracts, the time

to move in to your

new home has finally

arrived. Whether

you are the kind of

person who prepares scale drawings of your

new property or throws things in the nearest

box and hopes for the best, moving can be a

stressful experience.

With a recent study suggesting that moving

home is more traumatic than divorce or

bankruptcy, you might be surprised to hear that

11% of us do so each year. To make things a

little easier, we’ve prepared our top six tips to

help you on your way.

PLAN iN AdVANCE

Ensure that your possessions are boxed up and

clearly labelled well in advance. Above all, make

sure all boxes are secure – you don’t want that

antique crockery set ending up on the floor! If

you have friends and family helping out, keep

track of what time they are arriving and the

tasks that might suit them. Most importantly,

try not to tire yourself out too early on - a good

night’s sleep will do you a world of good ahead

of a busy day.

GEt thE KEyS

If you are picking up the keys on moving day,

arrange your plans around the time you will

be collecting them. You can load up the van in

advance, but avoid leaving your friends sitting

outside your new home while you are waiting to

sign the contracts and pick up the keys.

drESS dOWN

Your new home won’t mind if you don’t dress

up for it. You will be on your feet for much of

the day and will get

sweaty and dusty,

so wear loose and

comfortable clothing

that will be able

to withstand the

pressure and any

unexpected changes

in the weather.

dON’t GO huNGry

You may be busy

but you shouldn’t go

hungry. In all of the

madness, you might

not get a chance to

head to the shops, so

prepare sandwiches

and snacks the

evening before. This

will allow everyone

to grab a convenient

bite to eat whenever suits them. Taking a bottle

of milk and some teabags around to your new

home is also highly advised!

dON’t ruN Out Of juiCE

The last thing you will need is your phone to

die on you, so ensure you leave it on charge

overnight.

PrEPArE fOr PrObLEMS

You can be perfectly prepared for all

eventualities, but there is still a chance that

something might go wrong. The key is to

remain positive and take any setbacks in your

stride.

for more tips on moving home,

visit www.whathouse.com

tips for moving day

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Help to Buy is a Government backed initiative in partnership with housebuilders. *Shows price with 20% loan assistance. Available on selected plots, subject to status, terms and conditions. Help To Buy cannot be used in conjunction with any other scheme. It is highly advised, for a swift,smooth transaction that an IFA/Solicitor advised by Redrow Homes is used. Offer cannot be used in conjunction with any other Redrow offer. Image typical of a Redrow homes. Price correct at time of going to press. YOUR HOME MAY BE REPOSSESSED IF YOU DO NOT KEEP UPREPAYMENTS ON A MORTGAGE OR ANY OTHER DEBT SECURED ON IT. CHECK THAT THIS MORTGAGE WILL MEET YOUR NEEDS IF YOU WANT TO MOVE OR SELL YOUR HOME OR YOU WANT YOUR FAMILY TO INHERIT IT. IF YOU ARE IN ANY DOUBT, SEEK INDEPENDENT ADVICE.

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12 | nov 2014 www.whathouse.com NEW hOMES

house-hunters hoping to

move into a stunning

new home in time for

Christmas can make

their dream a reality at

Taylor Wimpey’s Spring

Walk development in Willenhall.

Selected two- and three-bedroom properties

at the development will be ready to move into

before the festive season, with prices starting

from just £133,500

Elaine Taylor, regional sales and

marketing director for Taylor Wimpey, says:

“Christmas will definitely come early for

savvy buyers who reserve one of the fabulous

new properties available for 2014 completion

at our popular Spring Walk development.

“As interest is already running high, I’d

urge anyone hoping to snap up one of the

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without delay – before someone else beats

them to their favourite plot.”

Ideal for first-time buyers or young

families, the outstanding three-bedroom

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Upstairs, the landing leads to an en suite

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What’s more, the ‘Denford’ home at Plot

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Alternative three-bedroom properties are

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All new homes at the development are

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Spring Walk is an exciting development

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