The E10 & E17 Homes Blog

Over the past 18 months, one buyer trend has stood out above all others: hesitation. People want to move; they intend to move, and then they wait. Sometimes, for prices to drop. Sometimes, for rates to fall. Sometimes for “the...

The recent Autumn Budget 2025 brought several important changes for landlords. Nothing seismic, but enough that many in the private rented sector will need to rethink cash flow, yields and long-term plans. Here’s what changed,...

It’s Cyber Monday (December 1st). And if you didn’t already know, it is a major online shopping event offering big discounts, launched after Black Friday and focused entirely on digital deals and promotions. But Cyber Monday...

If you’re planning to move in 2026, the best time to get ready isn’t when the Christmas tree comes down — it’s right now. Most homeowners underestimate how much smoother, quicker, and more profitable a sale can be when a...

Knowing when to refurbish your rental property isn’t about following a calendar — it’s about following the money. Because the right refurb, done at the right time, can be one of the most profitable decisions a landlord ever...

We often think of habits as something we do, but the environment we live in plays a huge role in shaping them. As James Clear, author of the multi-million selling book Atomic Habits, puts it: “Environment is the invisible hand...

The word landlord is loaded with history — and not all of it good. It is believed to have originated in the 14th century and can still conjure images of distant property owners collecting rent with little regard for the people...

It’s one of life’s big property questions: should you love the home you’re in or list it for sale and move on? For many homeowners, deciding whether to move or stay put isn’t just about bricks, mortar, and market...

The cost-of-living crisis isn’t just affecting tenants – landlords are feeling it too. Rising mortgage rates, higher insurance premiums, and repair costs that seem to climb every week mean every penny counts. But responsible...

As the evenings draw in and another year nears its end, many people start thinking about fresh starts. For some, that means a new home — and sometimes, a completely new area. But before you fall for a property on Rightmove,...