The E10 & E17 Homes Blog

Getting the rent right is a must for all landlords. Here we'll look at how to assess if the time is right to raise the rent on your investment property. So let's deal with the question: Should you raise your rent in 2025? We...

Severe weather seems to be on the rise, and right now, we’re bang in the middle of winter storm season. Here are three tips to help protect your home and keep you and your family safe. 1. Stock up on the basics While no one...

With rising labour and materials costs, is it now more cost-effective to move rather than renovate? There’s one question that millions of homeowners have asked themselves over the years: should I move or improve? While both...

Letting yields are the lifeblood of successful property investing. Here we’ll look at why it’s so important to understand yields. What is meant by letting yield? Yield is a simple way of calculating the financial return you...

According to experts, the year's most depressing day is coming soon. Here are some tips to help you banish the 'Blue Monday' blues. When is Blue Monday 2025? Blue Monday is the third Monday of every new year. This year it's on the...

Next Monday (January 20th), Donald Trump will be inaugurated as President of the United States of America for the second time. And whether you love or loathe him, there's no escaping from the fact that he's one of the world's most...

With household heating costs still a key concern, here are some tips for landlords on managing tenant energy bills. Let’s start this article with some timeless wisdom: “A penny saved is a penny earned.” Taking inflation into...

Make your holiday budget stretch further by following these tips for booking a glorious getaway. If you’re staring out the window and wishing you were anywhere but the UK in mid-winter, you’re not alone. Many Brits experience...

Are you thinking of upsizing in 2025? Knowing what type of upsizer you are is the first step to finding the perfect new home. Upsizing for more room This is THE number one upsizing reason bar none. You're considering upsizing...

It’s easy to understand why joint tenancies are so popular with renters in the UK. Sharing a tenancy with a friend, partner or family member means you can split the bills and divide up the chores. And it’s nice (most of the...