Our Guide to Property Chains When Buying or Selling

8th February 2019 by Tamir Davies

Property chains can be a confusing and quite complex to understand at first glance. This post will give you a breakdown of the term and explore all you need to know about the dreaded property chain that you may encounter when buying and selling a house. What is a Property Chain? A property chain is when many homeowners, who wish to sell their house, are reliant on other homeowners to also sell their houses. This occurs most often when homeowners wish to buy a new home and sell their old one at the same time. For example: to afford the […]

Selling Property at Auction: Advice, Process and Cost

3rd January 2019 by Tamir Davies

Home owners may want to sell their property at auction for various reasons. Many hope for a bidding war to help boost the value of their house, others are just looking for a quick sale. Either way, it is likely that you are unfamiliar with the house auction process, and so before committing to selling a property at auction you may want to read this property guide which should help you understand more about what to expect before your home goes under the hammer. How to sell a house at auction At it’s simplest, there are six steps to follow. […]

10 Packing Tips for Moving House

20th November 2018 by Tamir Davies

Selling your old house and moving into a new one? It’s a stressful process, without a doubt, and packing your house to move is not one of the most enjoyable parts. If anything, it’s the most daunting and time-consuming part of moving to a new house. However, SellHouseFast have devised a list of packing tips for moving house to make the process a seamless one. Here is a list of necessities you will need for the best way to pack for moving house: Boxes: Small boxes for smaller belongings (such as jewellery) Medium boxes (for things such as […]

Priority Debts: How to Manage your Debts

16th November 2018 by Tamir Davies

How to pay off debt fast? Debt can be overwhelming, particularly when you are endlessly trying to eliminate fees and your efforts don’t seem to be paying off (literally). At this point, many people want to know how to pay off debt fast. Yet, it is actually more important to prioritise your debts rather than attempting to pay everything in one go. Certain debts can incur serious consequences, such as prison time or repossession. The Money Charity estimated that 18 properties are repossessed everyday throughout the UK. With that in mind, separating your priority vs non priority debts is […]

Why Voluntary House Repossession Should be a Last Resort

8th October 2018 by Tamir Davies

young couple faces voluntary house repossession

Handing over the keys of your house should be the last resort if you have been threatened with repossession. Unfortunately, sometimes voluntary house repossession is the only option to get a grip on mortgage problems but before deciding on this step, it is of utmost importance to understand what the voluntary repossession of your house means and more importantly, to make sure that you have really exhausted all other options to stop repossession. Voluntary Repossession Doesn’t Necessarily Mean the End of Your Mortgage Problems If you want your house to be repossessed and are considering voluntary house repossession, you […]

How to Sell My House Quickly for a Good Price

18th September 2018 by admin

Are you recently divorced and looking to move out? Maybe you’re at the cusp of repossession because you can’t afford to pay your mortgage? Or do you just want to move away? Whatever the reason, one thing is for certain: you are wondering how to sell your house quickly for a good price. According to Gov.uk, it takes on average 2-3 months to sell a house, depending on criteria like location. However, often the definitive cause for delays is when you encounter problems you weren’t expecting along the way. These issues make life stressful and difficult and often increase the […]

British Attitudes Towards Smart Home Technology

9th August 2018 by Tamir Davies

The rise of smart home technology has been nothing short of phenomenal. In fact, recent findings from ‘Smart Home Week’, found that 43% of Brits now own at least one smart product in their home. When it comes to awareness and understanding, 49% of UK consumers are familiar with the features and benefits of smart home products according to research by ‘Ernst & Young’. Right now, it seems the biggest barrier facing wider adoption of smart home technology is price. Per statistics from ‘Tech UK’, 39% of UK consumers are not adopting smart technology in their home because as […]

How to effectively make your home eco-friendly

1st August 2018 by Tamir Davies

As individuals have become more conscious about the environment and how they are personally impacting it through their daily actions, the drive to live an eco-friendly life has become a fascination for many. Despite this, many have falsely believed they must splash out on solar panels and temperature-regulating walls to make their home eco-friendly. In reality though, such expensive ‘investments’ are not really required to adopt eco-friendly practices within the home. Sellhousefast.uk has compiled a handful of solutions to effectively make your home more eco-friendly without breaking the bank. Control Heat Loss One of the easiest ways to improve how […]

The Average Time it Takes to Sell a House REVEALED

6th July 2018 by Tamir Davies

Once your house goes on the market, you will be itching to make a sale so that you can proceed with buying your new home. Many sellers, especially first-time sellers, will want to know what the average time it takes to sell a house is. Although it varies wildly across the country, and also depending on your type of property, the average time it takes to sell a house in the UK is normally around 2 to 3 months, according to information released by Gov.uk. What is the average time it takes to sell a house in the UK? Image […]

How to Avoid We Buy Any House Scams

5th July 2018 by admin

With the average time to sell a house taking anything from 2 to 3 months, according to Gov.uk research, you might be looking into ‘we buy any house’ companies in order to sell your house quickly. Before considering this shortcut when selling your property, it is important that you do your due diligence to make sure the business you are dealing with is reputable, so you can avoid we buy any house scams. Here are some questions to ask yourself: What First Thing Should I Check to Avoid We Buy Any House Scams? Image credit: spacezerocom/Shutterstock It might sound obvious, but the […]