Landlord
Your questions answered about Renting Homes (Wales) Act 2016
To help you to check you’re compliant with the new law, here are our answers to some of your most common questions.
80% of landlords are ready for upcoming EPC requirements
New research reveals how many landlords are taking action in accordance with the new energy efficiency requirements.
Updated EPC regulations: Three reasons why it may not happen by 2025
Landlords in England and Wales are concerned about the proposed changes to EPC regulations. But will they happen?
Selling
The costs of selling your home
Selling your home can be a daunting experience. We’ve put together a guide outlining what you should expect to pay, so you can budget accordingly.
The summer property market is in full bloom
Many people choose this time of year to get on the move. And the great news is that the summer property market is looking good.
Receiving shared inheritance on a property: all you need to know
Inheriting a property is a major life event. Here is everything you need to know about receiving a shared inheritance on a property.
Buying
Everything you need to know about property conversion
How to plan your finances when moving home
It is important to carefully plan finances when moving home, but making these decisions can be challenging. This guide will provide tips on how to budget effectively for your move in the current climate.
Could mortgage rates be falling?
Confidence in the property market is returning like wildlife this spring as mortgage rates continue to fall, despite the Bank of England raising its base rate once again. Because of this, house prices appear to have picked up since February, according to recent data analysis...
Renting
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...
How to keep your house warm
When winter approaches in the UK, the thoughts of homeowners and renters turn to switching on the heating.
But with energy prices rising and the government’s energy price guarantee now only lasting until April 2023, those thoughts are switching to saving money while also keeping warm.
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
Does a nice garden add value? Yes! And here are five ways to 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.
Six factors that devalue property
There are lots of things that can damage the value of your property. Here are six of the most common.
Home improvement ideas to get your house ready for summer
If you’re thinking about opening your door to viewings this summer, take a look at these home improvement ideas to get the place looking as fresh as a daisy…
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…
