The E10 & E17 Homes Blog

As UK Savings Week approaches (9 – 15 September), there’s no better time to take control of your finances and boost your savings. The campaign’s hashtag, #TakeTheSavingsChallenge, encourages everyone to find creative and...

The UK housing market is experiencing a period of steady recovery, according to the latest data from leading property portal Zoopla. The Zoopla House Price Index is a statistical tool used to measure changes in the price of...

Are landlords leaving the market in droves, as some experts claim? Or are reports of an exodus exaggerated? Let’s look beyond the hype to find out what’s going on. You may have seen a flurry of headlines lately saying that...

Savvy Styling Tips for Your Rental Property A well-styled rental sends a clear message to prospective tenants that the landlord is proactive and takes maintenance seriously. So, here are some tips on styling an unfurnished rental...

Property experts often advise sellers to style their home before they put it on the market. Go the extra mile with presentation, and buyers will be impressed by what they see and smell, or so the theory goes. But do the same...

Don’t Make It Personal: Why Statement Features Can Turn Off Buyers Why do estate agents tell sellers not to over-personalise their property? Let’s look at the reasoning behind this common piece of property advice. The...

New EPC minimum standards With the confirmation of Labour’s plans to require all rented properties in England to have a minimum EPC rating of C by 2030, we look at what this means for the rental sector. In the last 12 months,...

How to Reduce the Risk of Fire at Your Rental Did you know that a blaze is seven times more likely to start in a rental property than in a home occupied by the owner?* That's why landlords must prioritise fire safety. Here are...

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 four of our five-part series,...

Mortgage rates fall Mortgage rates are now at their lowest level since March 2024. Average two- and five-year fixed rate deals fell monthly by 0.18% and 0.15% respectively, ending five consecutive months of rises. According to...