Landlord
Rent arrears: What you can do
Think practically if you find yourself dealing with rent in arrears. In this guide, we’ll cover your landlord rights and steps you can take if your tenant fails to pay rent.
Will I pay Stamp Duty for my buy-to-let property?
Everything you need to know about Stamp Duty Land Tax (SDLT) on buy-to-lets and how to avoid paying it on your next investment.
The landlord guide to changing the locks on a rental property
In this guide, we’ll run through everything a landlord should know about how to change the locks of a rental property.
Selling
Can you do your own conveyancing?
Conveyancing is crucial to the selling process, but can you do it yourself? We take a look at ‘DIY’ conveyancing, how it works, and possible pitfalls.
What does SSTC mean?
Your offer may be accepted, but these four letters suggest otherwise. Here’s what it means if a property is SSTC.
At what stages can a house sale fall through?
Discover all the ways in which a house sale might fall through and how you can avoid them.
Buying
Are EPCs important when buying a house?
An EPC is a legal document that tells you how energy-efficient a property is, but how important is it when you're buying the home?
Everything you need to know before buying a thatched roof property
A thatched roof is a desirable trait for your new home, but they require commitment and lots of maintenance that you’ll need to consider first.
Top tips for getting your offer accepted on a property
Find out how to make an attractive offer and secure your dream home with these top tips.
Renting
How to be a happy in your rental home
We've put together some tips to help ensure that you're happy in your home and can make the most of renting a property.
Tenancy Agreements: all you need to know
The tenancy agreement is in place to protect both parties throughout the course of a tenancy, so if you’re keen to know the ins and outs to ensure that all your renting experiences run smoothly, we’ve broken down all there is to know about the agreement between you and your landlord...
Student guide: Moving into university accommodation
Looking for a list of essentials for university? With this printable uni checklist, you’ll find everything you need to pack.
Home Improvement
How to keep your house warm
When winter approaches in the UK, homes can feel a lit colder. Here's how to keep yours warm without switching on the heating.
Does a nice garden add value? Yes! And here are five ways to create one
Ever wondered if your garden adds any value? We explain how you can add value to your home with these easy gardening tips.
Industry News
Here’s what you can expect from the property market in 2023
It’s a new year and the property market is shaping up to potentially look quite different in 2023. Here's what you can expect...
What will the stamp duty extension mean for the property market?
Records show busiest spring property market in 10 years
Local insights
Top hybrid working locations
The debate on whether hybrid working is here to stay rages on.
Forced upon the UK workforce due to the Covid-19 pandemic, hybrid working remained popular with both employers and employees after government guidance was lifted in February 2022.
The best London commuter towns in 2022
There are whole host of options when choosing a place to live with a short commute into London.
But you’ll also need to factor in property prices, monthly rents, and the price of a rail season ticket, as well as those all-important train times.
Here are 10 great options for you to consider…