Buying
What are the new stamp duty rates - September 2022
Thousands of buyers will benefit from the government’s permanent cut to stamp duty, which was announced today in Chancellor Kwasi Kwarteng’s ‘mini-Budget’.
What is conveyancing?
If you're not sure what the conveyancing process involves, this Martin & Co guide reveals everything you need to know.
How to speed up the conveyancing process
Selling
The Biggest Property Turnoffs and What They Could Cost You
If you’re wondering how much your home is worth, new research suggests there could be a list of turn offs decreasing your home’s value. Here are some to consider…
When You Should Put Your Home on The Market to Move by Christmas
Ready for Christmas? Of course not, it’s August after all. But what if we told you that you could be sitting by the fireplace watching Christmas movies in a brand-new living room this year if you put your home on the market now?
UK House Prices Hit a 9 Month High in May
Renting
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.
The renters reform bill: What you need to know as a landlord
Average rents hit a record high of £1078 per month
Landlord
What grants are available to landlords?
As the government push for energy-efficient homes, discover the grants available to you as a landlord, here.
Top Tips for New Landlords
Whether you’re letting out your first property or your fifth, there will always be new things to learn and improvements to be made for both you and your tenants.
The Ultimate Guide to Property Management
Thinking about property management? Use this easy guide, to get your properties on the rental market with ease.
Home Improvement
How to furnish your home on a budget
For most people, the cost of buying a property stretches the overall moving budget to its limits, and what’s left over doesn’t seem enough to furnish a whole house. Luckily, the modern world is embracing a culture of bargain hunting and re-purposing!
Does a Nice Garden Add Value? Yes! And Here are Five Ways You Can Create One.
Ever wondered if your garden adds any value? Our experts explain how you can add value to your home with these easy gardening tips.
The most searched DIY questions
We’ve researched the most googled DIY questions, discover them here and fix them this weekend.
Industry News
EPC ratings explained – Your guide to understanding EPC certificates
If you’re thinking about either buying or selling, renting or letting, EPC ratings will come up, and you’ll need to know what they mean.
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…
