The E10 & E17 Homes Blog

If you’re on a budget, DIY is a great way to improve your home without spending a fortune on tradespeople. But it’s not always as easy as home makeover teams make it look. Many well-intentioned homeowners start projects only...

With the end of the year drawing closer, housing experts have revealed their predictions for 2025 and beyond – and the news is positive. According to national property firms Hamptons, Savills and JLL, the future looks bright....

If you’re a landlord, the deadline for filing your 2023-2024 income tax return is fast approaching. Here are some important things you need to know. When to file your tax return Self-employed landlords need to file their tax...

Working from home (WFH) is the norm for many Brits – 26% do it at least some of the time*. But it’s easy to fall into a rut when your domestic and professional lives play out in the same location. When this happens, simple...

Grey, cloudy days and darker nights don’t show your property to its best advantage. So, here are a few simple lighting tips that will help turn your home from dull to brilliant. They’re ideal when you’re doing winter...

Despite greater awareness and tougher legislative measures, mould can still be a significant issue for landlords and tenants. A new survey has found that 43% of tenants have experienced problems with mould and damp in their...

Let’s face it – doing property maintenance isn’t many people’s idea of a good time. However, keeping on top of maintenance can help ensure your property’s value in the long term. Here are our top three tips for...

Now that the dust has settled on the Autumn Budget, let’s look at how it will impact the property market. When the Chancellor unveiled her Budget a fortnight ago, she didn’t do things by halves. Rachel Reeves went big on tax,...

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...