Moving up the Property Ladder

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Articles for Moving up the Property Ladder
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	Has the Credit Crunch made Homes Affordable Again? Affordability of property typically relates to how much the average property is worth versus what the average wage is.
	2010 – The Year of Saving for a Deposit! Its official, you CAN save for a deposit and you CAN afford a home – if it’s what you really want!
	Top Five Tips to Buying a New Home in 2010 Top five tips to buying a new home in 2010. Read Kate’s Top Five Tips for Buying a New Home!
	What to do if you are a Buyer in 2010 What to do if you are a Buyer in 2010. Follow Kate's Top Five Property Tips for 2010.
	Why do I need a Building Survey? Why do buyers think it’s OK to buy a home without an independent survey, but won’t buy a car without an MOT?
	Top Five things you need to know when Choosing an Independent Surveyor If you need a surveyor, then these are the top five things you need to know when choosing an Independent Surveyor.
	A Surveyor Surveyors are an incredibly important part of buying and selling a home. Sadly the biggest problem caused when buying and selling a home is that few buyers pay for a survey
	Are property prices going up or down? With so many conflicting property price reports, some showing the market starting to increase, others indicating that property prices are still falling. What is actually happening and who is right?
	Trading up – what to do to successfully sell and buy at the same time? It’s tough enough to sell your home at the moment, let alone find the property you want and try and co-ordinate the sale and purchase!
	I don't know the right time to buy Knowing whether it's the right time to take the plunge into the property market or make that last move to your dream retirement home, isn't as clearcut as you would think.
	Top five things you need to know about thatched properties You just need to understand what the differences are between a thatched roof and a tiled one, and know a good Thatcher!
	Make an offer that won't be rejected! Making an offer on a property and what to do if it rejected.