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Category: Buying
Freehold vs Leasehold: What Every Buyer and Seller Needs to Know
Buying or selling a home? Learn how freehold and leasehold ownership affects value, costs and resale in the UK.
Buying Your First Home? Avoid These Common First-Time Buyer Mistakes
Avoid costly first-time buyer mistakes. Get expert tips from Readings Property Group to buy your first home in Leicester with confidence.
How to Prepare Your Home for a Professional RICS Survey
Get your home ready for a RICS survey with tips from Readings surveyors in Leicester. Make the process smooth and stress-free.
Should You Buy or Rent Commercial Space in Leicester?
Should you buy or rent commercial space in Leicester? Discover the pros, cons, and 2025 market trends to guide your business decision.
Selling in a Shifting Market: Why the Right Agent Makes All the Difference
Selling in a shifting market? A Propertymark-qualified agent helps you price strategically, attract serious buyers, and complete your sale with confidence.
What Is an Expert Witness Survey – and Do You Need One?
What is an Expert Witness Survey? Learn when you need one, how it differs from a standard survey, and how it helps resolve property disputes legally.
Why Choosing a Propertymark Estate Agent Matters: Trust, Standards & Peace of Mind
Discover why working with a Propertymark-accredited estate agent gives you peace of mind, professional protection, and trusted expertise. Choose the right estate agent in Leicester with confidence.
How Do Property Auctions Work?
Discover how property auctions in Leicestershire work, compare traditional and modern methods and explore the benefits and steps involved.
Questions to ask when viewing a house
Asking the right questions when viewing and buying a house is very important to ensure you avoid any surprises down the line.
What should you look for in an RICS Level 2 Survey?
This blog was originally published on 27 February 2019 and was updated following the renaming of RICS survey products in October 2023. Being a first-time buyer can sometimes be a daunting experience as you furiously gather together reams of paperwork before handing over your hard-earned cash. One of the documents that you’ll likely pore… Read more »
Top 5 Mistakes to Avoid When Buying a Property
Top 5 Mistakes People Make When Buying a Property and Questions to Ask. Readings are Trusted Estate Agents in Leicester with over 85 Years Experience.
How do house prices react to inflation?
Price inflation is an increasing concern, rising to its highest levels in 40 years. What does inflation mean for house prices? How should you approach purchasing a property with inflation in mind?
Buying A House – A Step-by-Step Guide
Purchasing a home can be intimidating and exciting at the same time, especially if it’s you’re a first time buyer. We’re here to make things easier to understand.
The most popular locations to move to in Leicester
Moving to a new area can be both exciting and daunting, especially if you don’t have a specific location in mind.
Should I Sell My Rental Property In Leicester?
Introduction: There’s no denying it’s been a very strange and unpredictable 18 months, and the same is true for the property sector. Deciding when might be a good time to sell a rental property can be difficult at the best of times, but throw in a global pandemic, bans on evictions, changes in legislation and… Read more »