Martha Lott
Senior Digital Content ExecutiveHaving written for Huffington Post and Film Criticism Journal, Martha now regularly researches and writes advice articles for everything moving house related.
About
A regular contributor to Today’s Conveyancer, the UK’s leading publication for the conveyancing market, Martha has a keen interest in property industry news. With work published in the Journal for Black Studies and a previous blogger for the Huffington Post, Martha now puts her writing skills to good use for Compare My Move’s advice hub.
From researching the best day to move house to how much a house survey costs, Martha is passionate about informing UK home movers on everything they need to know for a successful moving house journey.
Experience
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Senior Digital Content Executive
Compare My Move
Apr 2018 - Present
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Blogger
Huffington Post
Jan 2016 - Jan 2017
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Creative Writing Intern
Buzz Magazine
Sep 2017 - Oct 2017
Education
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Swansea University
American Studies, Political and Cultural Studies
2013 - 2016
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HubSpot
Social Media Certificate
Dec 2018
Some previous work
Check out some of the previous articles Martha has done outside of Compare My Move.
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SEO For Conveyancing Solicitors
Jan 17, 2020Today’s Conveyancer -
How To Make The Most Of A Conveyancing Lead Generation Service
Nov 29, 2019Today’s Conveyancer -
Apr 18, 2017Journal of Black Studies
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Sep 2016Film Criticism Journal
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Jan 2016 - Jan 2017Huffington Post
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Feb 12, 2019Book
All articles by Martha Lott
Read some of Martha's work with Compare My Move.
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What are Disbursements? Conveyancing Disbursements Explained
Written by Martha LottReviewed by Gareth Brooks1st Mar 2019 (Last updated on 30th Jul 2020) -
How Long Does Conveyancing Take?
Written by Martha LottReviewed by Gareth Brooks20th May 2019 (Last updated on 23rd Sep 2020) -
How Much are Conveyancing Costs in 2020?
Written by Martha LottReviewed by Gareth Brooks2nd Jan 2020 (Last updated on 23rd Sep 2020) -
What is Conveyancing? The Conveyancing Process Explained
Written by Martha LottReviewed by Gareth Brooks1st Oct 2018 (Last updated on 23rd Sep 2020) -
Finding the Right Conveyancer or Solicitor
Written by Martha LottReviewed by Gareth Brooks3rd Oct 2018 (Last updated on 23rd Sep 2020) -
Conveyancing Searches Explained
Written by Martha LottReviewed by Gareth Brooks8th Nov 2018 (Last updated on 23rd Sep 2020) -
Our Best Rated Conveyancing Solicitors 2020
Written by Martha Lott3rd Apr 2020 (Last updated on 23rd Sep 2020) -
Conveyancing Process For Buying A House
Written by Martha Lott10th Sep 2020 (Last updated on 23rd Sep 2020) -
Conveyancing Process For Selling A House
Written by Martha Lott23rd Sep 2020 (Last updated on 23rd Sep 2020) -
The Benefits of Having a Damp Survey
Written by Martha LottReviewed by Mike Ashton6th Apr 2018 (Last updated on 9th Sep 2020) -
What to Do if You Get Bad Survey Results
Written by Martha LottReviewed by Mike Ashton6th Apr 2018 (Last updated on 30th Jul 2020) -
What Are Common House Survey Problems?
Written by Martha LottReviewed by Mike Ashton29th Nov 2019 (Last updated on 30th Jul 2020) -
What is a Full Structural or Building Survey?
Written by Martha LottReviewed by Graham Stephenson18th Nov 2019 (Last updated on 30th Jul 2020) -
What is an Energy Performance Certificate (EPC)?
Written by Martha LottReviewed by Mike Ashton6th Apr 2018 (Last updated on 30th Jul 2020) -
What is a Homebuyers Survey Report?
Written by Martha LottReviewed by Graham Stephenson18th Nov 2019 (Last updated on 30th Jul 2020) -
What is a Listed Building Survey?
Written by Martha Lott6th Apr 2018 (Last updated on 30th Jul 2020) -
The Home Report - Property Surveys in Scotland
Written by Martha Lott6th Apr 2018 (Last updated on 30th Jul 2020) -
How Snagging Lists Can Help New Property Owners
Written by Martha LottReviewed by Mike Ashton21st Nov 2019 (Last updated on 9th Sep 2020) -
How Much Does a House Survey Cost?
Written by Martha LottReviewed by Mike Ashton21st Nov 2019 (Last updated on 30th Jul 2020) -
What Is A Property Survey and Why You Should Get One
Written by Martha LottReviewed by Mike Ashton6th Apr 2018 (Last updated on 30th Jul 2020) -
How to Choose Your Moving Date
Written by Martha LottReviewed by Marc Benger31st Oct 2019 (Last updated on 30th Jul 2020) -
Things You Can Do To Help Your Removal Company
Written by Martha LottReviewed by Dave Sayce26th Jan 2018 (Last updated on 30th Jul 2020) -
When Is The Best Day and Time of Year to Move House?
Written by Martha LottReviewed by Dave Sayce12th Nov 2019 (Last updated on 30th Jul 2020) -
How Much Does a Removal Company Cost?
Written by Martha LottReviewed by Steve Jordan7th Nov 2019 (Last updated on 22nd Sep 2020) -
A Guide To Goods In Transit Insurance
Written by Martha LottReviewed by Marc Benger15th Mar 2017 (Last updated on 30th Jul 2020) -
What Not to Pack: A Guide to Non-allowable Removal Items
Written by Martha LottReviewed by Dave Sayce11th Sep 2017 (Last updated on 30th Jul 2020) -
What is the British Association of Removers?
Written by Martha LottReviewed by Marc Benger15th Nov 2017 (Last updated on 30th Jul 2020) -
Your Guide To Video Home Removals Surveys
Written by Martha LottReviewed by Marc Benger26th Jan 2018 (Last updated on 30th Jul 2020) -
How Much Does a Removal Company Cost?
Written by Martha LottReviewed by Steve Jordan7th Nov 2019 (Last updated on 28th Sep 2020) -
How to Pack Books When Moving House
Written by Martha LottReviewed by Dave Sayce11th Sep 2018 (Last updated on 25th Sep 2020) -
How to Make Wardrobe Boxes for Moving House
Written by Martha LottReviewed by Marc Benger11th Sep 2018 (Last updated on 25th Sep 2020) -
How To Move Plants: 8 Tips and Tricks
Written by Martha LottReviewed by Dave Sayce11th Sep 2018 (Last updated on 30th Jul 2020) -
How to Find and Pack Boxes When Moving House
Written by Martha LottReviewed by Dave Sayce15th Aug 2018 (Last updated on 25th Sep 2020) -
How to Label Boxes When Moving House
Written by Martha LottReviewed by Dave Sayce11th Sep 2018 (Last updated on 25th Sep 2020) -
Your Essential Guide to Downsizing
Written by Martha LottReviewed by Dave Sayce19th Feb 2020 (Last updated on 19th Jun 2020) -
Helping the Elderly Move House
Written by Martha LottReviewed by Dave Sayce19th Feb 2020 (Last updated on 19th Jun 2020) -
How to Move Kitchen Appliances
Written by Martha LottReviewed by Marc Benger29th Aug 2018 (Last updated on 30th Jul 2020) -
Money Saving Tips For Moving House
Written by Martha LottReviewed by Dave Sayce12th Sep 2018 (Last updated on 30th Jul 2020) -
The Best London Movers in 2020
Written by Martha LottReviewed by Marc Benger4th Feb 2020 (Last updated on 30th Jul 2020) -
How to Declutter Your Home Before Moving
Written by Martha LottReviewed by Henry Paterson17th Jan 2020 (Last updated on 30th Jul 2020) -
Is It Better To Move House Or Extend?
Written by Martha Lott14th Nov 2019 (Last updated on 30th Jul 2020) -
How to Secure a New School Place When Moving House
Written by Martha LottReviewed by Dave Sayce14th Nov 2019 (Last updated on 30th Jul 2020) -
How Much Are Estate Agent Fees When Selling a House?
Written by Martha LottReviewed by Graham Norwood19th Feb 2020 (Last updated on 12th Aug 2020) -
What is the Cost of Selling a House?
Written by Martha LottReviewed by Graham Norwood19th Feb 2020 (Last updated on 24th Sep 2020) -
What Questions to Ask Estate Agents When Selling
Written by Martha LottReviewed by Graham Norwood19th Feb 2020 (Last updated on 19th Jun 2020) -
What is Negative Equity & What Does it Mean for your Mortgage?
Written by Martha LottReviewed by Graham Norwood15th May 2020 (Last updated on 23rd Sep 2020) -
When Is The Best Time to Sell My Home?
Written by Martha LottReviewed by Graham Norwood1st Jun 2020 (Last updated on 23rd Sep 2020) -
Home Renovations That Devalue Your Home
Written by Martha Lott19th Feb 2020 (Last updated on 19th Jun 2020) -
How to Increase the Value of Your Home
Written by Martha Lott29th Jun 2018 (Last updated on 30th Jul 2020) -
What is Equity Release and How Does it Work?
Written by Martha LottReviewed by Graham Norwood19th May 2020 (Last updated on 3rd Jul 2020) -
Rent or Buy a Home - Which is the Best Option For You?
Written by Martha LottReviewed by Graham Norwood19th Feb 2020 (Last updated on 19th Jun 2020) -
Freehold vs Leasehold: What's the Difference?
Written by Martha LottReviewed by Emma Lunn12th Mar 2019 (Last updated on 30th Jul 2020) -
The Ultimate House Viewing Checklist
Written by Martha LottReviewed by Mike Ashton21st Nov 2019 (Last updated on 30th Jul 2020) -
Buying a New Build vs Old House: Which is Better?
Written by Martha LottReviewed by Mike Ashton20th Nov 2019 (Last updated on 30th Jul 2020) -
Help to Buy ISA vs Lifetime ISA
Written by Martha LottReviewed by Emma Lunn25th Feb 2020 (Last updated on 26th Aug 2020) -
How Much Mortgage Can I Afford?
Written by Martha LottReviewed by Emma Lunn19th Feb 2020 (Last updated on 2nd Sep 2020) -
Buy to Let Mortgages Explained
Written by Martha LottReviewed by Graham Norwood24th Mar 2020 (Last updated on 26th Aug 2020) -
Written by Martha Lott14th Aug 2020 (Last updated on 17th Aug 2020)
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What Is An Interest-Only Mortgage?
Written by Martha Lott25th Aug 2020 (Last updated on 26th Aug 2020) -
How to Buy a House: The House Buying Process Explained
Written by Martha LottReviewed by Graham Norwood27th Apr 2020 (Last updated on 10th Sep 2020) -
How to Make an Offer on a House in 2020
Written by Martha LottReviewed by Graham Norwood22nd Nov 2019 (Last updated on 30th Jul 2020) -
What are the Different Ways to buy a House?
Written by Martha LottReviewed by Emma Lunn1st Apr 2020 (Last updated on 2nd Jul 2020) -
Exchanging of Contracts Explained
Written by Martha LottReviewed by Gareth Brooks13th Nov 2018 (Last updated on 10th Sep 2020) -
Getting More House Space for Your Money
Written by Martha Lott19th Feb 2020 (Last updated on 19th Jun 2020) -
What To Do If You Inherit A House?
Written by Martha LottReviewed by Graham Norwood17th Apr 2020 (Last updated on 2nd Jul 2020) -
A Guide to Buying a Listed Building
Written by Martha LottReviewed by Mike Ashton7th Sep 2018 (Last updated on 30th Jul 2020) -
How Does the Rent to Buy Scheme Work?
Written by Martha LottReviewed by Graham Norwood10th Mar 2020 (Last updated on 3rd Jul 2020) -
Jargon Buster For First Time Buyers: A Glossary
Written by Martha Lott20th Aug 2020 (Last updated on 23rd Sep 2020) -
Get Your Partner Review Badge Today
Written by Martha Lott31st Oct 2017 (Last updated on 30th Jul 2020) -
Written by Martha Lott1st Jan 2018 (Last updated on 30th Jul 2020)
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Share Your Page Directly With Customers
Written by Martha Lott4th Apr 2018 (Last updated on 30th Jul 2020) -
What Our Growth Means For Our Partners
Written by Martha Lott24th Sep 2018 (Last updated on 30th Jul 2020) -
All You Need-to-Know About Visas
Written by Martha Lott4th Oct 2017 (Last updated on 30th Jul 2020) -
How to Choose Long-Term Self Storage
Written by Martha Lott15th Feb 2018 (Last updated on 30th Jul 2020) -
How Much do International Removals Cost
Written by Martha Lott15th Feb 2018 (Last updated on 30th Jul 2020) -
A Guide to International Removals Insurance
Written by Martha Lott15th Feb 2018 (Last updated on 30th Jul 2020) -
How to Get Your Items Through Customs
Written by Martha Lott16th Feb 2018 (Last updated on 30th Jul 2020) -
10 Best Places to Live in Manchester
Written by Martha Lott4th Feb 2019 (Last updated on 30th Jul 2020) -
Help to Buy in Manchester: The Scheme Explained
Written by Martha Lott26th Feb 2019 (Last updated on 26th Aug 2020)
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