Plans Axed To Introduce Energy Efficiency Targets
By Michael Poole on 21st Sep 2023Prime Minister Rishi Sunak has axed the plans to introduce energy efficiency targets for landlords in England and Wales, to be met by April 2025. Landlords in England and Wales were expected to meet energy efficiency goals set by...
Yarm - The the "rising star town." which we already know and love.
By Michael Poole on 20th Sep 2023Let us express to you our love for our North Yorkshire town of Yarm, considered the "rising star." Recently in an Express article, it was revealed that Yarm may have the prettiest high street and is considered a 'rising star...
Renting is cheaper than buying a home for the first time in 13 years
By Michael Poole on 8th Sep 2023Higher mortgage rates mean that renting has become cheaper than buying a home for the first time since 2010. Key takeaways The typical monthly rent is now 9.5% or £122 cheaper than the mortgage repayments for the same rental...
Five ways to upgrade your garden and boost the value of your property
By Michael Poole on 7th Sep 2023Thinking of selling up in 2023? If you’re serious about adding more value to your home, don’t overlook the outside space. Keeping your garden clean, attractive, and full of greenery could help increase both the value of your...
Buying or remortgaging? Here’s how to get the cheapest mortgage deal
By Michael Poole on 7th Sep 2023Fixed rates may be falling slightly, but mortgage prices remain high for anyone buying a property or remortgaging. Here’s what you need to do if you want to ensure you get the best deal possible when you take out your new...
UK Housing Market activity still high among “serious buyers and sellers”
By Michael Poole on 7th Sep 2023A drop in valuations and viewings indicates a shift in market appetite, but housing market activity remains on a par with 2022 levels. An average of 64 new prospective buyers registered per estate agency branch in July 2023,...
Demand for garden offices remains strong following pandemic
By Michael Poole on 10th Aug 2023While searches for ‘garden offices’ in the UK peaked during the height of the pandemic, new data released by L&G has revealed that demand for hybrid working has largely remained, with the number of homes on the market that...
House Price Index July 2023
By Michael Poole on 10th Aug 2023Higher mortgage rates are reducing buying power, with family homes in the south bearing the brunt of the hit. Find out what's happening across the UK. Key takeaways Annual UK house price inflation slows to +0.6% Modest annual...
How to make an offer on a home and get it accepted
By Michael Poole on 10th Aug 2023Once you find the right property for you, you naturally want to secure it as soon as possible. But first comes the bidding process, which is your opportunity to negotiate on the asking price. You want to make an offer that secures...
Home insurance hacks: How to keep your premiums low
By Michael Poole on 10th Aug 2023Home insurance is essential for homeowners, but when living costs are so high it’s worth checking you are not paying over the odds. Here are some tips to make sure you are getting good value from your premiums If you are worried...