Whether you’re on a fixed rate mortgage, or a tracker or variable rate deal, there’s a lot to be concerned about right now. When the Bank of England increases its base rate, mortgage rates follow suit. If you don’t remortgage when a fixed deal concludes, your interest rate converts to […]
As the autumn weather turns colder, many families are proactively seeking ways to reduce their energy use as, even with the £2,500 average household cap in place from 1st October 2022, bills have risen to untenable levels. National Home Energy Week is showing homeowners that savings are possible – and […]
The chancellor Kwasi Kwarteng announced plans to cut stamp duty in the government’s mini-budget today in order to aid economic growth. The cut in stamp duty is intended to allow more people to move homes and provide first-time buyers with a better chance to get on the property market. The […]
The Bank of England (BoE) today raised interest rates by 0.5% to 2.25%, the highest levels since 2008. In addition to this, the government is likely to cut stamp duty in an announcement tomorrow, in another shake-up to the housing market. In a decade defined by soaring inflation and an energy […]
Being a landlord can be both rewarding and challenging. If you’re thinking about becoming a landlord, it’s important to understand the responsibilities that come with this role. As a landlord, you’ll need to ensure your rental property meets safety regulations, understand housing laws, work with property management agents, collect rent, […]
It is expected that Liz Truss will announce plans to cut stamp duty in the government’s mini-budget this Friday to aid economic growth. The new prime minister hopes that by cutting stamp duty, more people will be able to move homes and provide first-time buyers with a better chance to […]
Research by property developer Stripe Property Group, reveals that rental homes located near to universities command an average yield 1.3% higher than those in the wider area, increasing a landlord’s expected annual income by almost £6,000. Stripe Property Group analysed the average yield available surrounding a university and how this compared […]
Keeping tenants happy is vital if you want to be a successful landlord. The happier tenants are, the better care they will take of your property and the longer they will stay. Here are some ways that you can improve your property to optimise it for your tenants: Install fitted […]
With energy prices set to dramatically increase this winter, it is more important than ever to make changes to your property to make it as efficient as possible. Here are some of the things you can do: Upgrade your heating system Old heating systems are notorious for being inefficient and […]
The real estate industry can be competitive, particularly in UK cities like London, Cambridge, and Edinburgh. So as an estate agent, what should you do when advertising a property to ensure it sells or lets as quickly as possible and for a great price? Signs Estate agent boards are a […]
