The E10 & E17 Homes Blog

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...

When estate agents tell sellers not to over-personalise their property, what do they mean? Here’s a real-life tale that explains all. The story appeared in the Daily Mail a few months back and centres around a three-bed semi...

The Evolution of Estate Agents in the UK Let’s explore how the job of helping people buy and sell properties has changed over the centuries. Early days In the early 19th century, agents relied on word of mouth and personal...

Buying Your Rental from Your Landlord If you daydream about buying your rental property from your landlord, here are some of the issues you need to consider. Commitment Owning a property is a long-term commitment. Unlike renting,...

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?* It's a shocking statistic that underlines the need for landlords to prioritise fire safety. So, let's look...

A Class Act The government announced plans to impose VAT on private school fees to fund improvements in public education. The current exemption from value-added tax (VAT) will be removed to fund 6,500 new teachers in England. VAT...

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 three of our five-part...

Act Now to Be in Your New Home By Christmas Yes, it’s months away, but we need to talk about Christmas. That’s because if you have ambitions to move home in 2024, you need to act now. Here’s why. Property transactions take...