With 2022 coming to a close, the UK finds itself in a financial recession coupled with a cost-of-living crisis. According to Halifax’s House Price Index, since the UK entered the recession, the average house price fell by 0.4%. On top of this, in the last quarter of 2022, The Bank […]
As the hours of daylight get shorter, the kids are at school, and parents head to the office, our homes are more vulnerable than at any other time of the year. Indeed, a 2019 study by Co-Op cited by Ideal Home found that autumn was the worst time of the […]
If you’re renting your living space, then you face a slightly different set of responsibilities when it comes to repairs. When it comes to the kitchen, you’ll find that any damage might be registered and held against you when you come to move out – and that, as such, your […]
The changing of the seasons is well underway, as the warmth of the summer becomes all the more distant a memory in place of seemingly endless wind and rain. While the Autumn has been a relatively mild one thus far, the dropping temperatures have nonetheless got many of us digging […]
Buying your first home is a daunting and often complicated process. Not only do you have to navigate applying for and securing a mortgage for the first time, but you’ve also got to compete in the fiercely competitive property market and deal with solicitors, estate agents and other third parties. […]
The latest research by specialist property lending experts, Octane Capital, has revealed that the average homebuyer can expect to pay £166 more per month as a result of the latest base rate increase by the Bank of England, although this monthly repayment is expected to fall by £188 come this time […]
Market analysis by Unlatch, the new homes sales progression and aftercare platform for developers and housebuilders, reveals that a -16% drop in construction workers is just one of many challenges currently facing Britain’s housebuilding industry; a list that includes the rising cost of materials and the notorious EWS1 form. A declining […]
Putting your house on the market can be daunting. From dealing with viewings to getting everything organised for moving day, there’s a lot to consider. We’ll take a look at some of the best ways to prepare for selling your home to make the process as smooth as possible. Research […]
If you are looking to make improvements to the interior design of your living room, or seeking to add overall value to your property, this can be a daunting prospect. You may feel that you need to invest lots of time and money into completely redesigning your living space in […]
Property has, historically, been a fairly reliable asset in the UK. If you’ve been a homeowner during the past few years, then the chances are overwhelming that your home is worth more than it was when you bought it. With recent rises in interest rates, this situation might change in […]
