Extra Protection & Powers for Renters with the Renters Reform Bill!

Jun 19th 2022

The government has recently released the long-awaited Renters Reform White Paper, which is set to introduce significant changes in the private rental sector for 30 years. The government aims to set a fairer private rental sector, and with the Renters...

The Bank of England has increased the base rate to 1.25%

Jun 16th 2022

The Bank of England has increased the interest rate from 1% to 1,25% in an attempt to stem the pace of soaring prices.  With the rising cost of living driven by record fuel, energy and food prices, inflation is currently at a 40-year high of 9%,...

The average UK house price hits record highs!

Jun 3rd 2022

In April 2022, the average UK house price hit a record high even after the property market started to stabilise, as more properties are now coming into the market.  Since the pandemic, buyer demand outweighed available properties, significantly increasing...

First-time buyer’s deposit soars to over £45,000!

May 26th 2022

With property prices continuing to rise over the last ten years, especially during the last two years due to the pent-up demand caused by the pandemic, first-time buyers now have to place a much larger deposit to buy their first home. On average, a...

How to Buy a Buy-to-Let Property

Apr 18th 2022

Buying a Buy-to-Let property can seem like a great investment from the outset, especially when generating an additional income stream and building long-term financial security. However, the reality is that it's never been more challenging to buy a...

Right to Rent changes coming into place

Apr 5th 2022

Right to Rent is a government scheme introduced as part of The Immigration Act in 2014. It means landlords in England are responsible for checking if the people renting their properties have the legal right to live in England. Before signing a tenancy...