Break-ins, or attempted break-ins can leave homeowners feeling shaken up. Even if a burglar is unsuccessful in breaking into a home, the attempt can still affect a homeowner’s mental health. Contrary to belief most burglaries happen in the summer months between June and August and not during the winter, although […]
What Are Landlords Required to Do About Mould and Damp in Rented Accommodation?
Mould and damp endanger the health of tenants and pose a particular challenge in rented homes. UK law stipulates that landlords have certain duties to make sure rented properties are both safe and liveable, which often includes dealing with mould or other health hazards. If you’re grappling with this problem, […]
Five Tips First Time Buyers Need To Take Advantage Of Falling House Prices
Avoiding Common Landlord Mistakes
By Lynne Swanson, Legal Executive, Percy Hughes & Roberts Solicitors Landlords must fulfil a number of strict legal requirements when letting their property, and there can be significant consequences if they fail to do so. These include procedures that must be followed when renting out a property to a new […]
Maintaining Property in Spain — Things You Need to Know
Spain is a sought-after location for Brits wanting to buy an overseas property. Besides having a warm climate and beautiful natural destinations, it’s affordable for Brits to purchase property. The cheapest towns in Spain in which to do so include Alcaudete de la Jara (£292 per sqm), Fuente Obejuna (£294 […]
Real Estate Trends – What To Expect?
#DIYideas The TikTok Home Improvement Guide
With the cost of living crisis continuing to eat into our home improvements budget, many are resorting to upgrading their home themselves, with the hashtag #DIYideas boasting 3.2 billion views on TikTok. With this in mind, experts at commercial estate agents, Savoy Stewart, were keen to find out the top 10 […]
Passivhaus Explained
“According to the World Green Building Council, buildings account for 39% of global energy-related carbon emissions. Passive house aims to change this scenario. It’s a concept in construction and a standard for energy efficiency in buildings. Because of its origins at the Passivhaus Institut (PHI) in Darmstadt, Germany, it’s also […]