Good News from the Mortgage Market: Product Availability Trebles
3 minute readNew 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: Your Questions Answered
3 minute readThe 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...
Feeling SAD? Three Ways to Combat SADness in Leyton
2 minute readSeasonal 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...
Budget 2024 Countdown – Some Predictions For Homeowners
5 minute readPM 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...
Key Things to Look Out for in Next Week’s Budget
4 minute readAfter 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...
Hearty Dishes to Nourish Your Family and Friends This Autumn
2 minute readMany people turn to comfort food to get through the colder, darker autumn and winter months. But reach too often for a plate of stodge, and your energy levels and waistline will pay the price. So, instead, why not make healthy...
Is Autumn a Good Time to House Hunt?
3 minute readThe weather is dreary. Christmas is on the way. So, right now is an absolutely terrible time to jump into the housing market. Isn’t it? You should wait until the new year before you go house hunting. Shouldn’t you? No! Let us...
Cuckooing: Could Your Tenant and Rental Property Be Targeted?
3 minute readCuckooing is a heartless crime that puts your tenant’s well-being at risk and leaves you, as the landlord, facing an array of legal issues. So, if you own a rental property, here’s what you need to know. What is it? The term...
Three Feel-good Things the Next Three Months Can Bring
2 minute readAs the days grow shorter and the chill sets in, it can be easy to feel a bit downcast. But autumn and winter bring their joys, and there’s plenty to look forward to as we enter the final three months of 2024. Here are three...
Why It’s a Bad Idea to Spy on Property Viewings
2 minute readIn the past decade, millions of Brits have snapped up home tech gadgets to monitor their kids, cats, dogs and deliveries. About one in five homes has a doorbell camera, while thousands more have pet CCTV or video baby monitors....