Are you looking to move but can’t find a buyer for your property? Plenty of homeowners are finding themselves in the same position and joining the growing ranks of accidental landlords. Situations often don’t work out exactly as we would like and the housing market isn’t an exception. Uncertainty over Brexit and other circumstances beyond your control can result in your property being sat on the market for longer than you would like, leaving you treading water before you move on to your new life in your new home. You’re not the only homeowner in this situation.

A possible solution is to let your current property, enabling you to make the move to your new home and use the rental income to cover the mortgage payments on your existing property.

So what do you need to know if you’re considering becoming an accidental landlord?

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There’s nothing like a beach home; the escape from life, solitude and the relaxation is not comparable. But, this means extra upkeep and extra mortgage, it is no wonder that many people are considering shedding a no-longer-needed beach house. Besides, all good things comes to an end one way or the other, right? However, selling your beach house may be the hardest thing you will ever do; it’s not like selling your typical house. If you are not careful, you may end up regretting your selling decision. So, below are few simple but critical tips for selling a beach house.

Know the best time to sell

Undoubtedly, you can sell your home any time of the year — especially if the price is right — however, when it comes to a beach house, there is a window of time during the year when buyers are considering investing in a second-home getaway. Best time to sell depends on the market, but generally, people are looking for a perfect beach house between late winter and early spring.
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