There is little doubt that buying a business franchise involves a making a big commitment both financially and in terms of the amount of work that it involves. For this reason it is important that people thinking about investing in a franchise take their...

For people considering buying a restaurant franchise there are a wide range of opportunities. The key steps towards owning a food franchise are as follows. Evaluation Before taking any other steps towards buying a food franchise it will be useful f...

Set a Budget The first stage of the home buying process is to decide how much you can afford to spend on your home. When setting a budget it is not just the value of the property that needs to be taken into account as moving home can mean several oth...

What is a Mortgage? A mortgage is a type of loan specifically used when buying property. Mortgages can be obtained from banks and building societies as well as specialist mortgage lenders. The mortgage is divided into two parts, capital and interest....

If you are interested in starting up and managing your own business then franchising can be a good option. Statistics show that franchises are much less likely to suffer business failure than independent businesses. There are a number of reasons for th...

The HIP (Home Information Pack) was first introduced by the UK government in August 2007. It is now compulsory for any person in the UK selling their home to make a HIP available to potential buyers. There now follows an explanation of terms commonly as...

The majority of people in the UK buying a new home will be required to pay stamp duty on the purchase. What is stamp duty, how is it calculated and what impact does it have on the UK housing market? What is Stamp Duty? The origins of stamp duty go ...

Frequently Asked Questions relating to the role of estate agents in UK property sales. What is an Estate Agent? The term estate agent describes a person or group who is employed to assist with the buying, selling or rental of a property. The majo...

What is Business Franchising? Franchising is a term that describes a particular way of doing business. Although there are various different types of franchise they all generally involve an arrangement in which an individual or group agrees to pay for ...

Recent research has indicated that UK entrepreneurs are increasingly regarding business franchises as being a sound investment opportunity. When looking to begin a new business British investors are regularly choosing to consider the range of franchising...

Anybody in the UK who wishes to sell their home has many things to consider. From choosing how the property will be marketed to arranging for a Home Information Pack there are many things that must be done to give the best possible chance of a quick sale...

Definitions and explanations of terms commonly associated with making a Personal Injury claim in the UK. Advocacy Advocacy is the official term for when a solicitor or barrister acts on the behalf of a client in a court of law. Barrister A bar...

Definitions of terms commonly associated with mortgages and property ownership in the UK. Added to Loan The costs borrowers incur when arranging a mortgage. Usually refers to expenses such as arrangement and administrative fees. Administration F...

In property sales first impressions can count for a lot. This is true whether the prospective owner is a first time buyer looking for their first home or a buy to let landlord adding to their portfolio of rental properties. Fortunately there are a numbe...

An explanation of phrases and terms commonly associated with business franchising. Advertising Fee – a feature of some franchise agreements where the franchisee pays a regular fee to their franchisor as a contribution to group advertising expenditure...