Brits Spend £70,000 More for a Staycation Home with a Sea View

6th August 2018 by Leila

A staycation home is continuing to rise in popularity, with the cost of travelling abroad growing uncontrollably in price, making it more difficult for families to go on holiday. And it’s no secret that Brits adore being by the seaside, whether it be Bournemouth, Southend or Cornwall, and whilst these seaside resorts become flooded with holidaymakers in the summer, it seems […]

The Top Things That You Can do to Add Value to your Home

3rd July 2018 by Naomi

Whether you have just bought your first home, lived in your place for many years or looking to sell soon, there are many things that you could be doing to add value to your home. By being proactive with the way that you present and develop your home, you can take charge of the way you add true value to your […]

New-Build vs Pre-owned Home – Weighing up the Pros and Cons

4th June 2018 by Naomi

When deciding where to move to, there is a plethora of decisions to be made – location, size, type of property, and nowadays, the decision-making process of choosing a new-build or pre-owned home. Both obviously have their pros and cons, and to make the decision easier, here at fastsaletoday.co.uk it’s worth to carefully consider the main advantages and disadvantages of the […]

How to Organise a Royal Wedding Street Party

4th May 2018 by Naomi

As we begin the countdown for the royal nuptials, Brits will be preparing to pop the corks off several bottles of champagne and prosecco, break out the gin and tonic, and showcase their British spirit with Union Jack bunting. And what better way than watch Megan and Harry wed, than by hosting a royal wedding street party. And although, we’re […]

Philip Hammond promises to boost housing in Spring Statement

14th March 2018 by Leila

Chancellor of the Exchequer, Philip Hammond presented his spring statement yesterday, which delivered an apparent hope for businesses and individuals looking for certainty and stability. The spring statement provides an update regarding the overall health of the economy and for the Office for Budget Responsibility (OBR) to provide forecasts over the year. This statement is the first since the Autumn Budget in 2017 […]

6 Places in the UK to Visit this Spring

26th February 2018 by Leila

This ‘beast from the east’, is truly disrupting our spring vibes and what we had hoped would become warmer and sunnier days, with the opportunity to stuff our cosy knits to the back of our wardrobe for another year. But with the snow storm and icy winds dominating our clothing choices, it doesn’t quite feel like spring is coming. But […]

Shelter Seeks to Raise Awareness on Social Housing Issues after Grenfell

24th January 2018 by Naomi

The Grenfell Tower tragedy has opened our eyes to the challenges faced by those living in social housing. Recent research conducted by YouGov and the housing and homelessness charity, Shelter, has highlighted some of the biggest issues faced by those in social housing communities across England. A whopping 48% of the families who took part in the survey have said that […]

Price Cutting by Homeowners Hits Highest Level in Six Years

21st December 2017 by Leila

Price cutting has become a common feature for many homeowners who have reached a desperate peak to sell their property as quickly as possible. However, in a slow market, where homeowners new and current are re-thinking their strategy to sell and unfortunately, a lot are choosing to stay put and refurbish their home, rather than move. According to new data […]

House Price Inflation Increases for UK Cities

29th November 2017 by Louis

Upsetting news for potential homebuyers, as a new release of UK Cities House Price Index by Hometrack reveals a house price inflation of 6.1% for UK city houses. This is the highest rate of growth since September 2016, and it shows a rapid expansion compared to the usual rate of 4.7%. The index reveals that the London house price to […]

7 Best UK City Breaks for Christmas

16th November 2017 by Louis

As the holidays are approaching it's the perfect time to grab your loved ones and explore new places. England is known for its cosy and pictoresque towns and villages that can make a fabulous Christmas retreat, so we've put together a list of the 7 Best UK City Breaks for Christmas: 1. Love is in the air at Wootton Park: Henley-in-Arden, […]