According to the most recent data, 46% of renters live with pets — and 48% list allowing pets as a requirement for their next rental. In order to attract tenants, landlords need to consider adapting to changing trends to meet the needs of the rental market. Lettings agency JOHNS&CO is sharing a few […]
In September 2021, according to Moneyfacts, the average two-year fixed mortgage rate was 2.38%, and the average two-year variable tracker rate was 2.25%. By February 2023, after numerous bank base rate increases since December 2021, taking it from 0.1% to 3.5%, the average two-year fixed rate was 5.58% in January, and the average […]
The demand for new-builds is as high as ever, with the government struggling to hit their “300,000 homes a year by the mid-2020s” manifesto set out in 2019 by the Conservatives. However, the issue of housing shortage still remains if the vast majority of new-builds are unobtainable by the average […]
Over half of UK adults expect to inherit at least one residential property during their lifetime, but many are unaware of what the Probate process looks like, how long it takes to get the keys, and if there are any associated costs. To help those of you unsure of what […]
There’s no denying that buying a property is more difficult than it used to be, particularly for first-time buyers. Interest rates are at a 14-year high, mortgages are less affordable, and soaring energy and living bills are squeezing budgets like never before. According to Halifax, the average price of a home for first-time buyers is now around 7.6 times the average UK […]
Every year, those thinking about investing in property for the first time and even current landlords ask themselves whether it’s the right time to expand their portfolio if they can. So, given that annual price growth has been slowing since the summer of 2022, will 2023 be a good year […]
There may be many reasons you plan building work on a property you’re looking to purchase; whether you’re looking to add an extension for space, a small design renovation, or your Home Buyer’s Survey may have highlighted some essential remedial building work. Planning work on a property you do not […]
