Interest Rate Cut… Is Tomorrow the Day?
3 minute readThe 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...
How to Get the BTL Basics Right: Tips for Leyton Landlords
3 minute readHave 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...
Feeling Stressed? Here Are Three Tips to Calm Your Mind and Body
3 minute readIt’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...
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...