Martha Lott

All articles by Martha Lott

• How to Buy a House: Process of Buying a House Explained

  Written by Martha Lott

  Reviewed by Graham Norwood

  5th Jul 2021 (Last updated on 30th Sep 2021)

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• The Ultimate House Viewing Checklist

  Written by Martha Lott

  Reviewed by Mike Ashton

  21st Nov 2019 (Last updated on 29th Sep 2021)

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• How to Make an Offer on a House in 2021

  Written by Martha Lott

  Reviewed by Graham Norwood

  22nd Nov 2019 (Last updated on 29th Sep 2021)

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• Buying a House at Auction with a Mortgage

  Written by Martha Lott

  Reviewed by Graham Norwood

  16th Sep 2021 (Last updated on 6th Oct 2021)

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• Stamp Duty in Wales: The Land Transaction Tax Explained

  Written by Martha Lott

  17th Sep 2021 (Last updated on 29th Sep 2021)

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• Buy to Let Property Advice: 10 Essential Tips

  Written by Martha Lott

  Reviewed by Graham Norwood

  21st Sep 2021 (Last updated on 29th Sep 2021)

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• How Much Stamp Duty Will You Pay on a Second Home?

  Written by Martha Lott

  29th Sep 2021 (Last updated on 29th Sep 2021)

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• What is the Cost of Selling a House?

  Written by Martha Lott

  Reviewed by Graham Norwood

  17th Jun 2021 (Last updated on 24th Sep 2021)

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• When Is The Best Time to Sell Your House?

  Written by Martha Lott

  Reviewed by Graham Norwood

  1st Jun 2020 (Last updated on 30th Sep 2021)

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• Questions to Ask Estate Agents

  Written by Martha Lott

  Reviewed by Graham Norwood

  19th Feb 2020 (Last updated on 29th Sep 2021)

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• How Much Are Estate Agent Fees When Selling a House?

  Written by Martha Lott

  Reviewed by Graham Norwood

  19th Feb 2020 (Last updated on 22nd Sep 2021)

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• What is an Energy Performance Certificate (EPC)?

  Written by Martha Lott

  Reviewed by Mike Ashton

  6th Apr 2018 (Last updated on 16th Aug 2021)

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• Accepting an Offer on a House

  Written by Martha Lott

  Reviewed by Graham Norwood

  19th Feb 2020 (Last updated on 5th Aug 2021)

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• What Does an Estate Agent Do?

  Written by Martha Lott

  Reviewed by Graham Norwood

  19th Feb 2020 (Last updated on 21st Sep 2021)

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• What is Gazundering and How to Stop it Happening

  Written by Martha Lott

  Reviewed by Emma Lunn

  20th Apr 2021 (Last updated on 17th Sep 2021)

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• What is a Mortgage?

  Written by Martha Lott

  Reviewed by Emma Lunn

  10th Jul 2019 (Last updated on 14th May 2021)

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• What Is An Interest-Only Mortgage?

  Written by Martha Lott

  Reviewed by Emma Lunn

  25th Aug 2020 (Last updated on 21st Sep 2021)

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• Mortgages For Over 50s

  Written by Martha Lott

  Reviewed by Emma Lunn

  14th Aug 2020 (Last updated on 14th May 2021)

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• What Are Mortgage Affordability Checks?

  Written by Martha Lott

  Reviewed by Emma Lunn

  19th Feb 2020 (Last updated on 30th Sep 2021)

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• Jargon Buster For First Time Buyers: A Glossary

  Written by Martha Lott

  Reviewed by Emma Lunn

  20th Aug 2020 (Last updated on 21st Sep 2021)

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• What are Conveyancing Disbursements?

  Written by Martha Lott

  Reviewed by Gareth Brooks

  1st Mar 2019 (Last updated on 30th Sep 2021)

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• How Long Does Conveyancing Take?

  Written by Martha Lott

  Reviewed by Gareth Brooks

  20th May 2019 (Last updated on 5th Aug 2021)

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• How Much are Conveyancing Fees When Buying or Selling a House

  Written by Martha Lott

  Reviewed by Gareth Brooks

  2nd Jan 2020 (Last updated on 30th Sep 2021)

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• What is Online Conveyancing?

  Written by Martha Lott

  Reviewed by Gareth Brooks

  28th Nov 2019 (Last updated on 17th Sep 2021)

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• What is Conveyancing?

  Written by Martha Lott

  Reviewed by Gareth Brooks

  17th May 2021 (Last updated on 7th Oct 2021)

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• How to Choose a Conveyancer or Solicitor

  Written by Martha Lott

  Reviewed by Gareth Brooks

  3rd Oct 2018 (Last updated on 7th Oct 2021)

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• Conveyancing Searches Explained

  Written by Martha Lott

  Reviewed by Gareth Brooks

  8th Nov 2018 (Last updated on 7th Oct 2021)

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• Our Best Rated Conveyancing Solicitors 2021

  Written by Martha Lott

  3rd Apr 2020 (Last updated on 1st Oct 2021)

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• Stages of the Conveyancing Process - Buying and Selling

  Written by Martha Lott

  25th Jun 2021 (Last updated on 30th Sep 2021)

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• What is an Environmental Search?

  Written by Martha Lott

  7th May 2021 (Last updated on 21st Sep 2021)

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• Money Laundering Checks When Buying a House

  Written by Martha Lott

  Reviewed by Emma Lunn

  7th May 2021 (Last updated on 18th Aug 2021)

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• Do You Need a Solicitor To Remortgage?

  Written by Martha Lott

  Reviewed by Emma Lunn

  14th May 2021 (Last updated on 22nd Oct 2021)

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• What Is Indemnity Insurance?

  Written by Martha Lott

  Reviewed by Graham Norwood

  14th May 2021 (Last updated on 21st Sep 2021)

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• Inheriting a House | What to do Next

  Written by Martha Lott

  Reviewed by Graham Norwood

  8th Jul 2021 (Last updated on 22nd Sep 2021)

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• Cheap Conveyancing, Is It Worth It?

  Written by Martha Lott

  16th Aug 2021 (Last updated on 16th Aug 2021)

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• What is Negative Equity & What Does it Mean for your Mortgage?

  Written by Martha Lott

  Reviewed by Graham Norwood

  16th Sep 2021 (Last updated on 17th Sep 2021)

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• What is Equity Release and How Does it Work?

  Written by Martha Lott

  Reviewed by Graham Norwood

  17th Sep 2021 (Last updated on 17th Sep 2021)

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• The Benefits of Having a Damp Survey

  Written by Martha Lott

  Reviewed by Mike Ashton

  6th Apr 2018 (Last updated on 4th Jan 2021)

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• What to Do if You Get Bad Survey Results

  Written by Martha Lott

  Reviewed by Mike Ashton

  6th Apr 2018 (Last updated on 12th Mar 2021)

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• What Are Common House Survey Problems?

  Written by Martha Lott

  Reviewed by Mike Ashton

  29th Nov 2019 (Last updated on 21st Sep 2021)

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• What is a Building Survey (Level 3) or Full Structural Survey?

  Written by Martha Lott

  Reviewed by Graham Stephenson

  18th Nov 2019 (Last updated on 6th Oct 2021)

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• What is a HomeBuyer Report? (Level 2 Survey)

  Written by Martha Lott

  Reviewed by Graham Stephenson

  18th Nov 2019 (Last updated on 15th Oct 2021)

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• What is a Listed Building Survey?

  Written by Martha Lott

  6th Apr 2018 (Last updated on 21st Sep 2021)

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• The Home Report: Sellers Survey in Scotland

  Written by Martha Lott

  6th Apr 2018 (Last updated on 21st Oct 2021)

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• What is a Valuation Report?

  Written by Martha Lott

  Reviewed by Mike Ashton

  13th Jan 2020 (Last updated on 21st Sep 2021)

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• How Much Does a House Survey Cost in 2021?

  Written by Martha Lott

  Reviewed by Mike Ashton

  21st Nov 2019 (Last updated on 19th Aug 2021)

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• House Surveys - What Type of Survey Do I Need?

  Written by Martha Lott

  Reviewed by Mike Ashton

  29th Oct 2020 (Last updated on 6th Oct 2021)

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• How to Find a RICS Surveyor

  Written by Martha Lott

  Reviewed by Mike Ashton

  2nd Jul 2019 (Last updated on 29th Sep 2021)

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• What is RICS?

  Written by Martha Lott

  Reviewed by Mike Ashton

  29th Nov 2019 (Last updated on 14th May 2021)

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• RICS Home Survey Standard

  Written by Martha Lott

  5th Aug 2021 (Last updated on 9th Aug 2021)

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• What Does a Surveyor Do and Look For?

  Written by Martha Lott

  1st Oct 2021 (Last updated on 1st Oct 2021)

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• How to Choose Your Moving Date

  Written by Martha Lott

  Reviewed by Dave Sayce

  31st Oct 2019 (Last updated on 5th Aug 2021)

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• When Is The Best Day and Time of Year to Move House?

  Written by Martha Lott

  Reviewed by Dave Sayce

  12th Nov 2019 (Last updated on 18th Oct 2021)

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• Why Hire a Removal Company?

  Written by Martha Lott

  Reviewed by Dave Sayce

  25th Jul 2019 (Last updated on 5th Aug 2021)

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• How Much Does a Removal Company Cost?

  Written by Martha Lott

  Reviewed by Steve Jordan

  7th Nov 2019 (Last updated on 18th Oct 2021)

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• How Much Does a Removal Company Cost?

  Written by Martha Lott

  Reviewed by Steve Jordan

  7th Nov 2019 (Last updated on 18th Aug 2021)

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• A Guide To Goods In Transit Insurance

  Written by Martha Lott

  Reviewed by Dave Sayce

  15th Mar 2017 (Last updated on 13th Jul 2021)

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• What Not to Pack: A Guide to Non-allowable Removal Items

  Written by Martha Lott

  Reviewed by Dave Sayce

  11th Sep 2017 (Last updated on 6th Aug 2021)

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• What is the British Association of Removers?

  Written by Martha Lott

  Reviewed by Dave Sayce

  15th Nov 2017 (Last updated on 12th Jul 2021)

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• What is a White Glove Delivery Service?

  Written by Martha Lott

  Reviewed by Dave Sayce

  26th Jan 2018 (Last updated on 12th Jul 2021)

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• How to Pack Books When Moving House

  Written by Martha Lott

  Reviewed by Dave Sayce

  11th Sep 2018 (Last updated on 5th Aug 2021)

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• How to Make Wardrobe Boxes for Moving House

  Written by Martha Lott

  Reviewed by Dave Sayce

  11th Sep 2018 (Last updated on 5th Aug 2021)

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• How to Pack Shoes For Moving House

  Written by Martha Lott

  Reviewed by Dave Sayce

  16th Aug 2018 (Last updated on 5th Aug 2021)

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• How to Move a Piano

  Written by Martha Lott

  Reviewed by Dave Sayce

  1st Apr 2018 (Last updated on 5th Aug 2021)

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• How to Label Boxes When Moving House

  Written by Martha Lott

  Reviewed by Dave Sayce

  11th Sep 2018 (Last updated on 5th Aug 2021)

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• Moving House at Christmas

  Written by Martha Lott

  Reviewed by Dave Sayce

  19th Feb 2020 (Last updated on 5th Aug 2021)

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• Helping the Elderly Move House

  Written by Martha Lott

  Reviewed by Dave Sayce

  19th Feb 2020 (Last updated on 5th Aug 2021)

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• How to Move a Bed to Your New Home

  Written by Martha Lott

  Reviewed by Dave Sayce

  23rd Aug 2018 (Last updated on 5th Aug 2021)

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• How to Move Kitchen Appliances

  Written by Martha Lott

  Reviewed by Dave Sayce

  29th Aug 2018 (Last updated on 5th Aug 2021)

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• Money Saving Tips For Moving House

  Written by Martha Lott

  Reviewed by Dave Sayce

  12th Sep 2018 (Last updated on 5th Aug 2021)

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• Moving House Etiquette

  Written by Martha Lott

  Reviewed by Dave Sayce

  17th Sep 2018 (Last updated on 5th Aug 2021)

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• The 10 Best Removal Companies in London 2021

  Written by Martha Lott

  Reviewed by Dave Sayce

  4th Feb 2020 (Last updated on 24th Aug 2021)

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• How To Move Dangerous Goods

  Written by Martha Lott

  Reviewed by Dave Sayce

  26th Jan 2018 (Last updated on 5th May 2021)

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• How to Declutter For a House Move

  Written by Martha Lott

  Reviewed by Henry Paterson

  17th Jan 2020 (Last updated on 6th Aug 2021)

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• Is It Better To Move House Or Extend?

  Written by Martha Lott

  14th Nov 2019 (Last updated on 30th Sep 2021)

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• How to Secure a New School Place When Moving House

  Written by Martha Lott

  Reviewed by Dave Sayce

  14th Nov 2019 (Last updated on 4th Jan 2021)

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• Buying a House with Bitcoin

  Written by Martha Lott

  16th Sep 2021 (Last updated on 17th Sep 2021)

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• 10 Best Primary and Secondary Schools in Cardiff

  Written by Martha Lott

  Reviewed by Dave Sayce

  16th Sep 2021 (Last updated on 17th Sep 2021)

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• The Worst UK Cities for Air Pollution

  Written by Martha Lott

  17th Sep 2021 (Last updated on 17th Sep 2021)

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• The Upsizing Index

  Written by Martha Lott

  17th Sep 2021 (Last updated on 29th Sep 2021)

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• Buying a New Build vs Old House: Which is Better?

  Written by Martha Lott

  Reviewed by Mike Ashton

  20th Nov 2019 (Last updated on 21st Sep 2021)

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• How Snagging Lists Can Help New Property Owners

  Written by Martha Lott

  Reviewed by Mike Ashton

  21st Nov 2019 (Last updated on 24th Feb 2021)

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• What is a Let-to-Buy Mortgage?

  Written by Martha Lott

  Reviewed by Emma Lunn

  3rd Jun 2020 (Last updated on 29th Sep 2021)

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• How Does the Rent to Buy Scheme Work?

  Written by Martha Lott

  Reviewed by Graham Norwood

  10th Mar 2020 (Last updated on 20th Jul 2021)

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• Home Renovations That Devalue Your Home

  Written by Martha Lott

  19th Feb 2020 (Last updated on 5th Feb 2021)

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• How to Increase the Value of Your Home

  Written by Martha Lott

  29th Jun 2018 (Last updated on 5th Feb 2021)

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• Moving to South London

  Written by Martha Lott

  Reviewed by Dave Sayce

  21st Jul 2020 (Last updated on 5th Aug 2021)

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• Moving to Liverpool

  Written by Martha Lott

  Reviewed by Dave Sayce

  10th Jul 2020 (Last updated on 5th Aug 2021)

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• Moving to Gloucester

  Written by Martha Lott

  Reviewed by Dave Sayce

  24th Jul 2020 (Last updated on 5th Aug 2021)

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• Moving to Leicester

  Written by Martha Lott

  Reviewed by Dave Sayce

  28th Jul 2020 (Last updated on 5th Aug 2021)

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• Moving to Reading

  Written by Martha Lott

  Reviewed by Dave Sayce

  29th Jul 2020 (Last updated on 5th Aug 2021)

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• Moving to Greenwich

  Written by Martha Lott

  Reviewed by Dave Sayce

  22nd Jul 2020 (Last updated on 5th Aug 2021)

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• The Best Places to Live in Spain 2021

  Written by Martha Lott

  8th Sep 2021 (Last updated on 21st Sep 2021)

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• The Cost of Living in Spain

  Written by Martha Lott

  8th Sep 2021 (Last updated on 22nd Sep 2021)

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• Moving to France from the UK

  Written by Martha Lott

  8th Sep 2021 (Last updated on 8th Sep 2021)

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• 10 Things to Consider Before Moving to Germany From the UK

  Written by Martha Lott

  8th Sep 2021 (Last updated on 8th Sep 2021)

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• How to Convert Removal Leads to Profit

  Written by Martha Lott

  16th Mar 2021 (Last updated on 16th Mar 2021)

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• All You Need-to-Know About Visas

  Written by Martha Lott

  4th Oct 2017 (Last updated on 4th Jan 2021)

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• How to Choose Long-Term Self Storage

  Written by Martha Lott

  15th Feb 2018 (Last updated on 4th Jan 2021)

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• How Much do International Removals Cost?

  Written by Martha Lott

  15th Feb 2018 (Last updated on 18th Oct 2021)

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• A Guide to International Removals Insurance

  Written by Martha Lott

  15th Feb 2018 (Last updated on 4th Jan 2021)

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• How to Get Your Items Through Customs

  Written by Martha Lott

  16th Feb 2018 (Last updated on 4th Jan 2021)

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• 10 Best Places to Live in Manchester

  Written by Martha Lott

  4th Feb 2019 (Last updated on 9th Jul 2021)

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• Help to Buy in Manchester: The Scheme Explained

  Written by Martha Lott

  26th Feb 2019 (Last updated on 20th Apr 2021)

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