| Two thousand and eight has seen the housing market plummet by over 10%, mortgage lending almost come to a standstill and the number of repossessions continuing to rise. For many it is not been a great year by far. Credit crunch, downturn and recession are all terms we keep hearing over and over, but as the year draws to a close and a fresh twelve months are just around the corner; do we have anything to look forward to in 2009?
First of all there is the 0% interest that could happen.
If the United Kingdom follows the US lead then the interest rate really could be slashed to 0%, which would be embraced by homeowners and other borrowers in the UK.
Instead of feeling anxious about the housing market, the new year of 2009 will be the time to focus on improving your existing home and to potentially look into planning and building guidelines for suggestions and advice on how to make the best of where you live. So make the most of where you live now and enjoy 2009.
Another good possibility is that first time buyers may get a break.
Although mortgages are still hard to come by, reduced house prices should help those looking to get onto the ladder for the first time and should boost the sales around the United Kingdom.
There is more guidance available than ever to help us with the 'how to' of buying, selling and moving.
Take advantage of free available tools and resources on the internet featuring useful guides on House Surveys, Home Information Packs, Home Removals and House conveyancing.
On top of that, we are probably going to be staying in the United Kingdom for our holidays.
This is actually better for the economy and potentially good for home owners, especially those who rent holiday homes and properties.
Finally, energy costs should go down.
Now is the time to keep an eye on energy prices and secure the best deals in 2009, good news after the price hikes in recent months. Also if you are selling, buying or renting, remember to obtain an Energy Performance Certificate by law. The certificate records how energy efficient a property is as a building and allows prospective buyers, tenants, owners, occupiers and purchasers to see information on the energy efficiency and carbon emissions from their building, so they can consider efficiency and fuel costs as part of their investment.
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The author is a specialist in moving house, removal firms and Home Information Packs. |
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