The E10 & E17 Homes Blog

If your home has been on the market for a while without serious interest or offers, frustration is completely natural. The question many sellers start asking is simple: Should I change estate agents? Before making that decision,...

Changing letting agents can feel like a big decision. But when handled properly, it’s usually far simpler than landlords expect. If you’re considering a move, here are seven sensible steps to follow. 1. Be clear on your...

For anyone unfamiliar, Room 101 is from George Orwell's classic book, Nineteen Eighty-Four. The room was the place containing a person’s worst fears. It later became a well-known TV show, Room 101, where guests tried to banish...

Landlords' focus on rent levels is understandable more than ever. Rents are rising, but (or maybe because) costs are increasing. It is no surprise that many landlords now focus heavily on achieving the highest possible figure....

Selling a home works best when it is based on preparation rather than hope. For local homeowners, we believe moving should feel organised, honest and in safe hands. That is why we guide every seller through five simple principles...

Renting works best when it is based on trust rather than transactions. For local landlords and tenants, we believe the property rental experience should be human, straightforward, and fair. That is why we follow four simple...

With Valentine’s Day around the corner, it’s worth remembering that buying a home is rarely a purely logical decision. Buyers don’t just like a property. They fall for it. Deep emotions are usually involved. And just like...

Most tenancies that end up ‘nightmarish’ don’t start badly. It’s a bit like a suspense film. Everything seems fine at first. The tenant looks great. The property is in good shape. The paperwork is signed. Everyone expects...

It’s one of the most common questions sellers ask when preparing to move: Does getting a home professionally cleaned actually help it sell? At first glance, the answer feels obvious. Of course, clean homes sell better. But the...

Few things unsettle landlords more than a steady stream of complaints from a neighbour about a tenant. These can be around things like noise, inconsiderate parking, and rubbish. Or the catch-all ‘Anti-social behaviour.” When...