The E10 & E17 Homes Blog

It’s been a bumpy ride on the stock market this year. In contrast, property has proved to be a stable, resilient investment option. Two issues have dominated the economic news this year: Trump’s tariffs and stock market...

Shared houses or HMOs are often thought of as being a very lucrative type of property investment. Here's what you must know before investing in an HMO or converting your existing property into one. What is an HMO? An HMO (house in...

If you're weighing up whether to extend your home or move to a new property, here are some tips to help you make the right decision. Many homeowners reach a point where they find themselves at a crossroads. After many happy years...

Homeowners worried about spray foam insulation in their property will find lots of helpful advice in a new consumer guide. The Property Care Association (PCA) has published a guide for homeowners detailing the practical steps they...

Landlords who make any of these common mistakes could find their insurer refuses to pay out on claims. Picture this: you’ve been loyally paying your landlord insurance premiums for years without ever making a claim. Then...

We'd all like to live in a home with oodles and oodles of space but that's not always possible. So, here are some easy ways to make even the smallest space seem bigger. 1. Mirror, mirror on the wall Mirrors are the easiest way to...

Should you buy a new build home? Or would an older property suit you better? Here are a few things to bear in mind to help you decide. What’s good about buying a new build? Often, with a new home, you can specify exactly how you...

New figures show there are over 401,000 buy-to-let companies* in the UK – more than any other type of business. Let’s look at what landlords need to know about owning their property through a limited company. Reasons to set up...

Whether you have a garden, patio or terrace, these quirky ideas will help transform your outdoor space. Here are three ideas if you want to turn your conventional garden or outdoor area into something out of the ordinary. 1....

If you’re considering selling your home, you may be wondering whether you should fix it up before it goes on the market. Here are the pros and cons to think about. The pros You could improve your home’s kerb appeal. Your home...