The E10 & E17 Homes Blog

A good letting agent can make a world of difference for both landlords and tenants. Here are ten things a top-notch letting agent does to provide outstanding service: 1. Tenant Vetting and Screening A reliable letting agent...

Interest rates: Bank of England cuts rates to 5% The long-awaited cut in the Bank of England base rate finally materialised on August 1st, signalling the Bank's confidence that inflationary pressures are slowly coming under...

Rate of housebuilding must accelerate The government has made clear its commitment to getting new homes built to address the housing crisis and surveys show that growing numbers of people are on-side with the idea of new...

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 one of our five-part...

What to Do if a Tenant Abandons Your Property Property abandonment is a rare but complex issue that, if mishandled, can get a landlord in legal trouble. Here are some key things to consider if you think a tenant has left your...

Material Information: What Buyers Need to Know What’s ‘material information’, and what role does it play in the process of selling a property? Let’s find out. Material information saves everyone time by letting buyers know...

The Race To Rent With peak rental season underway, homes to rent continue to be in high demand and are renting quickly. The median time on the market from listing to finding a renter is just 12 days meaning that over half of all...

How AI Could Revolutionise Renting Could artificial intelligence (AI) transform the rental sector? Let’s look at where AI could help in the lettings process, and the areas where nothing can replace an experienced letting agent....

Multigenerational Living: How to Find a Home That Suits Your Family’s Needs With multigenerational living on the rise, here are some tips to help you find a home fit for the whole family. Priorities Draw up a list of must-have...

Test Your Landlord Knowledge – How Would You Deal with These Dilemmas? No matter how experienced you are as a landlord, you never know what unexpected dilemma is going to come your way. Just how weird can things get? Here are...