Tips to prepare your house for a viewing
The ‘For Sale’ sign is up and you’re hoping to secure a buyer. Now’s the time to roll up your sleeves and do what you can to sell your property.
The first 12 things to do after moving into your new home
Before you organise the house-warming, let’s get homeownership off to a smooth start. Here are the first 12 things to tick off after moving into your new place.
Renters Reform bill published
Notice periods for rent increases to be doubled, no-fault evictions banned and minimum housing standards established. What's in the Renters' Reform Bill?
9 things you didn’t know buyers look for
New eye-tracking experiment reveals what buyers are really looking for when viewing a property
Borrowers urged to act fast to secure a longer-term mortgage
For borrowers looking to lock into a rate for the longest possible time, the 10-year fixed rate was once a popular option, but product numbers are dwindling.?
Average house prices hit record high as new sellers capitalise on improving market
Here's what you need to know about house prices if you're thinking of buying or selling in 2023. House prices have reached a new average record price high of £372,894, according to the latest research by Rightmove. The research shows that the average price of properties entering the market has surged by 1.8% in the last month, equivalent to a £6,647 increase.
Home improvements: Installing smart appliances could save you £1k
Homeowners making improvements to their property are being advised they could save more than £1,000 a year by installing smart technology as part of their renovation work.
What's happening to the cost of renting?
With demand outstripping supply in the rental market, tenants continue to be hit with high rent.
What are the current UK mortgage rates?
If you’re thinking about buying a home, you might be wondering what the current mortgage rates are in the UK.
8 red flags putting off buyers when you're selling a house
If you're selling a house – or are thinking about putting your home on the market – the last thing you want is to put a buyer off with something that can easily be avoided.