Under current regulations ( which have been in effect since 1 October 2015), landlords need to ensure that a carbon monoxide and smoke alarm is fitted on every floor of their property. This is where a room used wholly or partly as living accommodation. This also...
In July 2021, when usually the average rainfall for the entire month was expected to be 45mm, it rained heavily and 41.8mm of rain fell in just one day! The Met Office has warned of further thunderstorms across the country with more heavy rain forecast which will no...
The past year and a half has led to a changing demand for property preferences and design features, with private outside space an element that has surged massively but was to be expected. The various restrictions has also meant that more people have been working from...
Located in south west London, there is so much more to Wimbledon than tennis! It's heritage dates back to the Iron Age, and you can find the remains of a fortified village on Wimbledon Common. There is also a handful of heritage properties that date from the 16th...
Ever wondered why, once someone has their foot on the property ladder, they seem to increase their portfolio quicker? They are most likely investing in properties that are increasing in value and therefore leveraging the equity release of those properties to invest in...
As Landlords, you will have a whole range of worries and concerns with regards to your buy to let property and associated tenancy and perhaps not enough time to dedicate to it. This is why it is so important to work with a professional property management firm, that...
The Queen's Speech marked the official opening of Parliament and set out the government's agenda for the next 12 months, and it included several significant property-related reforms that will aim to benefit homeowners and buyers. Here are the key four (4) super key...
In Chancellor Rishi Sunak's Budget a new Mortgage Guarantee Scheme was announced, which came into force in April 2021 and has resulted in most major high street lenders offering government-backed mortgages with a 5% deposit for the first time since the pandemic hit....
New build homes can be a great investment option, whether you're a first time buyer trying to get on the property ladder or looking to invest in a property “off plan” before the development has been completed to secure a good deal. New builds are lucrative to many, as...
One thing that successful entrepreneurs have in common is that they’ve all found ways to make money while they sleep. The great news is, so can you! By mastering passive income, especially in the realm of real estate, you can set yourself up to have additional income...
The growing trend in the property market, is the rise of sellers and vendors, opting to list their properties privately and discreetly. These properties are available to exclusive VIP buyers only, through the aid of Buying Agents. In fact, this trend is gaining...