The joys (and perils) of becoming an accidental landlord
What is an accidental landlord? An accidental landlord is someone who becomes a landlord by chance, rather than by design. They may have inherited a property, had to move out of their home for work, or simply found themselves in a situation where they needed to rent out their property. What are the legal obligations […]
Know your EPC from your ABC
An Energy Performance Certificate (EPC) is a rating of the energy efficiency of a home. It is a legal requirement for all homes in the UK that are being sold or rented. The EPC rating is on a scale from A to G, with A being the most energy efficient and G being the least […]
How did the value of your property fare in the last 12 months?
2022 was a year of two halves for UK housing. In the first half of the year, house prices grew strongly thanks to record-low mortgage rates and a continuation of the pandemic-driven desire to move. However, in the second half of the year, the picture became less rosy as rising living costs and a jump […]
What buyers are looking for this year
Early buyers in 2023 are becoming more value-conscious, as they are facing higher mortgage rates, inflation, and the cost-of-living squeeze. This is causing them to hunt for smaller homes, such as 1- and 2-bed flats. According to data, 27% of new buyers are looking for 1- and 2-bed flats, up from 22% a year ago. […]