The E10 & E17 Homes Blog

Now the dust has settled on the Budget, let’s look at what it might mean for landlords and buy-to-let investors. The overall themes behind the Budget, according to Chancellor Rachel Reeves, were economic stability and growth,...

Unfortunately, when the nights get longer, this time of year can be open season for burglars looking to target your home. Now is the perfect time to review your home security and see what improvements you can make. Here are three...

The Bank of England meets tomorrow (Thursday 7 November) to set the official Bank Rate or base rate as it is also known. This is the rate that banks and building societies use to set the interest rates they charge borrowers. The...

Have you ever wondered how some landlords seem to run successful portfolios and others don’t seem to crack the rental property puzzle? In our experience, we’ve seen what the best do that the rest don’t. And the answer is...

It’s considered the health epidemic of our times and affects one in nine people*. If left unchecked, it can cause migraines, nausea and hair loss and increase the risk of stroke, heart attack and dementia. And yet, in modern...

New data shows the mortgage market has bounced back from the turbulence of two years ago. Think back to this time in 2022, and you’ll recall the mortgage market was in complete disarray. In the aftermath of the Mini-Budget,...

The Renters’ Rights Bill is a big news story in the property rental world right now. And there are lots of myths and inaccurate information being punted around. In this article, we’ll give you straight answers to three of the...

Seasonal Affective Disorder, or SAD, is a type of depression. Some symptoms of SAD include low mood, irritability, difficulty concentrating, eating more (and gaining weight), and just feeling tired all day. What causes SAD? SAD is...

PM Keir Starmer has already issued a warning that next week’s Budget will be painful… to help fill a ‘£22 billion black hole’ of debt. So, could this Budget be painful for homeowners? In this article, we’ll take a look...

After months of fevered speculation, Chancellor Rachel Reeves will unveil her autumn Budget next week (Wednesday 30 October). As the announcement could have important implications for landlords, let’s consider what might be...