Did you know that one in ten tenants admit to illegally subletting their rental property*? The practice is even more common among young people; in a recent survey, 25% of tenants aged 18 to 24 confessed to secretly subletting all or part of their rental.
One of the biggest challenges first-time buyers (FTBs) face is getting a deposit together. Saving a large sum of cash while covering all your living expenses during a cost-of-living crisis is no mean feat.
Energy Saving Week is taking place from 17 – 23 January. But what is it, and why should you care? Well, it’s a campaign encouraging UK households to become more aware of their energy use.
Whether you’re a first-time investor or an experienced landlord looking to expand your portfolio, it pays to know what tenants want. Understanding current trends in the market will help you fine-tune your rental marketing strategy and ensure that any improvement work you undertake proves to be of good value.
We’re estate agents, not mind magicians like Derren Brown, but recently, we’ve been delving into the psychological aspects of home buying. It’s fascinating stuff.
Selling a property can be a long and stressful process, but it doesn’t have to be. If you’re thinking about selling your house, it’s important to know that there are a few things you can do to speed up the process. We’ll also provide some tips on how you can gather all the necessary documents and certificates required for a smooth and speedy sale.
In this three-minute read, we look at how to gauge if an agent is giving you an honest property valuation.
Blue Monday, often labelled as the most challenging day of the year, falls on the third Monday of January. But what exactly makes this day particularly blue?
If you’re wondering what Guppies are (and we’re not talking about fish here) and what they’ve got to do with the property sector, let us explain. The term ‘Guppies’ refers to tenants in the 18 – 39 age bracket who see themselves staying in the rental market for the long term.
They’ve graced our TV screens for years and made millions buying and selling homes. But, like the rest of us, famous property gurus also make mistakes. From rotten renovation jobs to disappointing deals, here’s a rundown of some of the biggest blunders made by property experts.
House buying can be one of the most stressful times in someone’s life. It is certainly one of the biggest purchases that many people make. They might have saved for years to get a deposit together and searched around for the best deals, however, all of this can be for nothin if they don’t have a good enough credit rating.
When it comes to moving home, you are probably more focused on what you want from your new house rather than thinking about the sale of your old house. But it is important to make sure that your old house is shown in its best light to get a good sale. Here are some tips and tricks that will help you prepare beforehand.