The Michael Poole Blog

Before you organise the house-warming, let’s get homeownership off to a smooth start. Here are the first 12 things to tick off after moving into your new place. Start with the quick and easy things, like taking meter readings,...

Notice periods for rent increases to be doubled, no-fault evictions banned and minimum housing standards established. What's in the Renters' Reform Bill? Key takeaways No-fault evictions are set to be banned in England after the...

New eye-tracking experiment reveals what buyers are really looking for when viewing a property A new experiment has revealed what prospective buyers are really looking at when viewing a property – and there are a few surprises...

For borrowers looking to lock into a rate for the longest possible time, the 10-year fixed rate was once a popular option, but product numbers are dwindling. Buying a property is generally seen as a long-term venture, whether...

Here's what you need to know about house prices if you're thinking of buying or selling in 2023 House prices have reached a new average record price high of £372,894, according to the latest research by Rightmove. The research...

Are you starting the buying or saving process for your first home? Did you know that, with an average first-time buyer price of £139,984 in the Northeast, the region with the lowest average home price for first-time buyers? Here...

We had the pleasure of having the wonderful Elsie come and work as part of the Marketing team in the MP office this week. We have thoroughly enjoyed having her here at Michael Poole and watching her learn more about Michael Poole...

Are you interested in learning which properties have received the most website traffic so far this month? The top 5 properties that have been viewed this month on www.michaelpoole.co.uk are listed below. These homes range in size...

Homeowners making improvements to their property are being advised they could save more than £1,000 a year by installing smart technology as part of their renovation work. Research by Post Office Personal Loans has found eco home...

Ready to put your home on the market? Find out how long it takes to sell a home, from first listing your property to handing over the keys. Key takeaways On average, it takes around 25 weeks to sell a home, from the moment it's...