How to Find the Best Rental Property For Your Budget
Written by Martin Lane Renting a flat or house gives you your own space without the ties of a mortgage but it’s easy to get ripped off. Here’s how to get the best pad for your pound. With house prices still high and banks tightening up their lending criteria, getting on the property ladder is […]
The step by step guide to selling your home
Have you been dreaming of making your next move? Perhaps you’re looking for a home with more space and a garden, or dreaming of a cottage by the sea? If you’re ready to put your plans into action, our handy guide will take you through each step of the process, from finding an estate agent […]
5 tips to help you with decluttering your home
Having a clear out, throwing away things you no longer need and organising what you do need are key actions that will make your house feel like a home again and less like a dumping ground for all the things we accumulate over time. Here are five steps we think will get you on the […]
Have a look at these 7 inspirational kitchens
The kitchen is undoubtedly the heart of the family home. It’s where dinner is cooked, gossip is shared and soon enough, pancakes will be flipped! We’re showcasing some of our favourite kitchens to hopefully give you a bit of culinary inspiration for your homes. Functional but charmingly rustic This converted Salvation’s Army church is a fascinating […]
In need of more room? How you know when it’s time to upsize
After a British summer with better weather than any of us expected – and having spent most of the past few months outdoors – it can feel like a bit of a shock to the system being thrust into a rather chilly Autumn and retreating back inside our homes. Where our homes seemed bright and […]
90% of home-hunters would consider buying a fixer-upper
New research by Rightmove has found that over 90% of home hunters would consider buying a property that needed renovating. To help those ready to start their next project, we asked two property experts with decades of experience in the housing industry to share their guidebooks for creating the perfect renovation home, and we’ve found some […]
EPC changes – What do they mean for landlords?
New proposals meaning rental properties will need to be even more energy efficient are currently going through Parliament, as Laura Noble from our residential property team explains. Since 2008, it has been a legal requirement that all rental properties in England and Wales must hold an Energy Performance Certificate (EPC). This is a document that […]
Over a quarter of homes are listed for longer than 6 months
More than a quarter of properties currently up for sale on Rightmove have been listed for longer than six months, new research has shown. So far this year, 28% of available homes on the UK’s number one property portalhave been on the market for more than half a year. There are 8% of properties that have […]
How do average house prices vary across Great Britain?
If you’re thinking of making a move, you’ll know there have been plenty of headlines about house prices recently. Average asking prices usually increase in January, after the quiet home-moving period over Christmas. And after two previous months of price falls in November and December, we’ve seen the average asking price of a home in Great […]
What do interest rate rises mean for homeowners
The Bank of England has announced an increase of 0.25% to its Base Rate this month. This is its 11th consecutive rise and has pushed interest rates to 4.25%, which is the highest they’ve been for 14 years. The Bank keeps raising interest rates to tackle high levels of inflation. The rate of inflation in February climbed […]
