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Posted on 07 October 2024 The latest Census data reveals the percentage of homes that are privately rented across various UK regions, providing insight into the distribution of private rental housing. Below is a list of each region by the percentage of homes privately rented: London continues to lead with the highest percentage of privately rented […]

Posted on 07 October 2024 The terraced house, once considered a relic of the past, is making a notable comeback. But one might wonder – did it ever truly go out of fashion? The simple, unassuming two-up two-down, a hallmark of Victorian red brick Britain, is now being rediscovered by modern Swindon buyers looking for more […]

Posted on 27 September 2024 The Renters’ Rights Bill, recently announced by the Labour Government, introduces sweeping changes to the private rental sector in England. The Bill is not law yet as it needs to pass through parliament, still many landlords may feel apprehensive about these reforms. Yet it’s important to note that much of what […]

Posted on 27 September 2024 Despite overblown media reports of a wave of landlords selling up due to regulation changes and new government policies, property remains a viable long-term investment for many. For first-time landlords, however, common pitfalls can turn a promising venture into a stressful experience. Avoid these six mistakes to ensure your property investment […]

Throughout August, we are running our Community Cheerleader campaign. It’s where we shout from the rooftops (and blog posts) about the importance of supporting our neighbourhood together.

Selling a home can be stressful, no matter what your circumstances. But the moving process can be even more complicated if you’re a parent with young children.

Property experts often advise sellers to style their home before they put it on the market. Go the extra mile with presentation, and buyers will be impressed by what they see and smell, or so the theory goes.

When neighbours know each other, and people work together to support the area, the positive impacts on physical and mental health are profound. Here are some ways being part of a cohesive community helps to make many aspects of our lives healthier and happier.

On Wednesday, Parliament had the first reading of the Renters’ Reform Act, and I want to take a moment to reassure landlords that there’s really nothing groundbreaking in these proposals that should catch you off guard. In fact, most of the changes were part of the Conservative Party’s agenda before they lost power in July. Regardless of which political party is in charge, these reforms were set to come into play, so there’s no need to worry that anything revolutionary is happening.

There’s nothing quite like becoming a homeowner for the first time. Stepping over the threshold into a place you can call your own is one of life’s memorable moments.

First-time buyers might be getting older, but when it comes to landlords, it’s a different story. A new survey* has found that in the past nine years, there’s been a drop in the average age of landlords in the UK.

If you’re considering giving your child a helping hand to buy their first home, you’re not alone. Figures show that 45% of twentysomethings who purchased a property last year did so with a cash boost from the Bank of Mum and Dad (Bomad).*