reallymoving Blog and Insights

We study the property market to bring you interesting and relevant news from the world of property buying, selling and more in the UK and abroad.

What you need to know about the Party Wall Act

Whether you're improving your existing property or buying somewhere new with the intention to extend, knowing about the Party Wall Act is important.

Help and Advice

How can I tell the difference between damp and condensation?

It's easy to be concerned about damp when you're viewing a prospective property - but can you tell what you're looking for?

Surveys

What are the problems facing early Help to Buy adopters?

It's been 5 years since the Help to Buy Equity Scheme became available, but what problems are on the horizon for those who signed up?

First Time Buyers

3 household spirits who are up to mischief

Whether you’ve used a ouija board or wandered into an abandoned mansion with a terrible past, the idea of spirits living in properties has always fascinated us.

Help and Advice

Why are Scottish sellers concerned about Home Reports

reallymoving asks why Scottish sellers are increasingly concerned about Home Reports and whether something similar would ever be introduced in England and Wales. 

Surveys

10 Things I Wish I Knew When Buying My First Home

Here at reallymoving, we know the process of buying a home can be a stressful one, so we asked five recent first time buyers what they wished they knew when they started the process.
 

First Time Buyers

The property valuation conundrum

Property valuations play a key role in a fully functioning housing market, but recent reports suggest there is a problem: estate agents overvaluing the price of a home with Chartered Surveyors then undervaluing it, something which could be leading to many house sales falling through.

Help and Advice

13 House Selling Superstitions for Friday 13th

Do you salute a Magpie? Are you afraid of walking over three drains but will happily walk across two? Cultures are full of superstitions, with many finding their way into the world of real estate. Seeing as it’s Friday 13th this week, we thought we’d investigate further and take a look at 13 house selling superstitions from all around the world and through the ages.

Help and Advice

How to protect your property from fraud

Reallymoving.com looks at some of the ways you could fall victim to property fraud and how you can safeguard your home.

Conveyancing, Help and Advice