New Financial Sanctions Rules: What Landlords and Tenants Need to Know
3 minute readStrict new financial sanctions rules affecting many landlords and tenants apply as of May 2025. Here’s a quick heads-up on the changes. What are the new financial sanctions rules? Financial sanctions rules prevent certain people...
How to Keep Cats and Dogs Calm When Moving House
3 minute readWe all know humans find moving stressful, but it can make cats and dogs anxious, too. Here are three ways to make relocating easier for your pets. If you’re a pet owner preparing to move house, it’s important to consider the...
What Does the War on WFH Mean for the Leyton and London Housing Market?
3 minute readMany firms are pushing to get workers back to the office full-time. What will this mean for the property market? Five years ago, a major shift in the property market was getting started. Many people, forced to work from home (WFH)...
Electrical Safety: What Leyton and London Landlords Need to Know
2 minute readA shocking 53.4%* of house fires are caused by electrical hazards, according to a new report from the electrical trade body NICEIC. Here’s what landlords must know about electrical safety in their property. Landlords’...
Three Fun Things for Children to Do this Easter
2 minute readAre you running out of ways to keep the kids (and yourself) entertained these school holidays? Here are three things you can do this Easter weekend that are fun and won’t cost a lot of cash. 1. Easter egg rolling Egg rolling is...
Can I Make an Offer Before I’ve Sold? Tips For Leyton and London Buyers
2 minute readAs you might know, selling a home can take time. (No matter how great your estate agent is.) But most people want to move as quickly as possible. So, if a seller has several offers on the table, they’ll often look more...
Five Ways Leyton and London Landlords Can Minimise Stress
3 minute readProtect your investment and your health by following these stress-busting property management tips. Being a landlord is a great way to earn income and build equity – but it’s a job that can be challenging sometimes. While most...
Three Stargazing Tips For Beginners
2 minute readIf you're sick of staring at a screen, take up stargazing and see the world from a different perspective. Every major civilisation has looked to the night skies for inspiration and information. The Romans believed the stars and...
Moving for a School Place – Things to Consider
5 minute readFor many parents, proximity to an outstanding school tops their property wish list. Here’s what you need to know before relocating for a school place. The desire to live in the catchment area of a good school is nothing new. Ten...
Will Selling Your Buy-to-Let Mean a Big Tax Bill? What Leyton and London Landlords Must Know
4 minute readIf you're a landlord and you're thinking of selling your rental, then it could potentially lead to a big tax bill. Here's what you need to know. What tax do you pay when selling a buy-to-let? Capital Gains Tax (CGT) is a tax...