The E10 & E17 Homes Blog

Buying Your Rental from Your Landlord If you daydream about buying your rental property from your landlord, here are some of the issues you need to consider. Commitment Owning a property is a long-term commitment. Unlike renting,...

Did you know that a blaze is seven times more likely to start in a rental property than in a home occupied by the owner?* It's a shocking statistic that underlines the need for landlords to prioritise fire safety. So, let's look...

A Class Act The government announced plans to impose VAT on private school fees to fund improvements in public education. The current exemption from value-added tax (VAT) will be removed to fund 6,500 new teachers in England. VAT...

Throughout August we are running our Community Cheerleader campaign. It’s where we shout from the rooftops (and blog posts) about the importance of supporting our neighbourhood together. Here’s part three of our five-part...

Act Now to Be in Your New Home By Christmas Yes, it’s months away, but we need to talk about Christmas. That’s because if you have ambitions to move home in 2024, you need to act now. Here’s why. Property transactions take...

When it comes to retirement, most people have the same ambition: to spend their latter years doing what they love without worrying about scraping by. But what’s the best way to build a nest egg to keep you secure in your old...

The Benefits of Hiring a Good Managing Agent A good letting agent can make a world of difference for both landlords and tenants. Here's how a top-notch agent provides outstanding service. Screening A reliable agent screens...

Great letting agents make a world of difference to their clients. They're star performers who keep tenancies running smoothly, properties well-maintained and landlords on the right side of the law. But not all letting agents are...

Throughout August we are running our Community Cheerleader campaign. It's where we shout from the rooftops (and blog posts) about the importance of supporting our neighbourhood together. Here's part two of our five-part series,...

It’s months away and probably the last thing on your mind right now, but we need to talk about Christmas. We know it’s annoying when people jump on the festive bandwagon and drag out the tinsel and baubles early. But there is...