A surprising number of renovation mistakes do not happen on site. They happen before a single contractor is booked, before a single quote is requested, and before the keys have even changed hands. They happen at the planning stage, or more accurately, because there has not really been enough planning […]
Here’s an uncomfortable truth about property renovation. Most people who try it don’t make the money they expected. A fair number make very little. Some make nothing at all. And a surprisingly large number actually lose money, not through bad luck, but through mistakes that were avoidable if they had […]
In the last quarter of 2025, the Government held a consultation on its proposed home buying and selling reforms, and the feedback is now being analysed. They recognise that the buying and selling process is currently “long, complicated and frustrating”, with offer to completion taking an average of around four months and […]
Landlords are being encouraged to respect tenant privacy ahead of the Renters’ Rights Bill, according to new analysis from Hiscox examining tenant and landlord discussions on Reddit. To help landlords navigate the evolving rental landscape, specialist insurer Hiscox analysed more than 1,000 tenant conversations on Reddit. The research provides a snapshot of […]
Landlords with properties near the coast often face repair patterns that differ significantly from those experienced inland. Salt-laden air, elevated humidity and sustained exposure to moisture create conditions in which damp can develop more quickly and spread further through the building fabric. What may present as minor condensation in a […]
The Renters’ Rights Act 2025 received Royal Assent on 27th October 2025 and will introduce major reforms to private renting in England. The first raft of measures affecting tenants will come into force on 1st May this year. So, whether you currently have a tenancy agreement or are planning to […]
In 2026 the UK residential investment landscape continues to be shaped by structural undersupply, affordability pressures, and regulatory change. Within this environment, high-quality, professionally managed Houses in Multiple Occupation (HMOs) have emerged as one of the most resilient and compelling income-focused asset classes. This is no longer a volume or […]
Your home is likely to be one of your biggest financial assets, so when you’re buying, it’s important to think about how desirable and, therefore, valuable it will be in the future when you come to sell or pass it on. The biggest driver of a property’s increase in value […]
On 28th October 2025, the Renters’ Rights Bill was passed into law, and it is now the Renters’ Rights Act. Changes to legislation resulting from this new Act will take effect from May 2026. This will affect landlords and how they let out their property, and it is worthwhile being […]
Buying property at auction can be one of the fastest ways to secure a genuine discount. It can also be one of the fastest ways to buy a mistake. The difference is rarely “experience”. It’s process. Most auction losses happen because investors confuse speed with certainty. They see a guide […]
