A guide to deposit protection schemes!

Aug 11th 2021

Whether you are a tenant or a landlord, you need to understand how these compulsory schemes work. Here are 7 points to understand or consider. A deposit is paid by the tenant at the outset of a tenancy agreement and it’s usually one month’s...

UK house prices hit new high

Jul 29th 2021

Average house prices are up 30% since the market peak in 2007 as successive lockdowns prompt buyers to search for more space. The average value of a home in the UK has reached £230,700 – 30% above the previous market peak in 2007. House prices...

What are the most popular home conversions in the UK?

Jul 6th 2021

In successive lockdowns and with the way we live changing, we look at home improvements hot in demand! After the first lockdown where the entire household was at home, homeowners started to evaluate their living situation, especially over the last...

Mortgage choice at an all-time high!

Jun 23rd 2021

With the pent-up demand in the property market, mortgage choice is also rising due to competition amongst lenders. Lending in the property market has reached a record high, as the property market continues to show strong signs since the global financial...

What to do if your house gets downvalued by the bank...

Jun 10th 2021

When you find your dream home and you are willing to pay the full asking price, your lender may come back to you with a lower valuation by as much as 20%! Although property prices are booming due to the pent-up demand caused by the Stamp Duty Holiday,...

More than half of homeowners live in homes that fail to meet their needs

Jun 4th 2021

From pets buried in the garden to the draw of the local coffee shop or pub, what's stopping people from moving? Just over half of UK homeowners claim to be stuck in a home that doesn't meet their needs. The average homeowner says they would...