Politics and property certainly collided last month. Blink and you will have missed one of several announcements in October. From Bills becoming Acts and new conveyancing forms to changes to safety compliance and stamp duty pledges, here’s what you might have missed.
Rodents prefer to live inside during autumn and winter as they need warmth and food to survive. Some homes are more inviting than others thanks to unobstructed entry points and a lax attitude to food hygiene.
The Cotswolds is the UK’s current property hotspot, with celebrities and stylists lapping up its sophisticated take on countryside living. Much fawned over are the interior designs, known for their timeless quality and rustic appeal.
Billed as the biggest set of reforms in property’s history, the Government has outlined its plans to reshape how homes are bought and sold in England and Wales. It has started two consultations – one on the wider transactional process and another on Material Information
September raced by, with people enjoying the last days of summer and families readjusting to school terms again. With so much going on, you may have missed the latest property news. Here’s what we learnt last month.
From now until the Spring Equinox, our evenings are longer than our days. Perhaps you’ve even caught yourself muttering ‘the nights are drawing in’, which is a sure sign we’re well into autumn and heading towards winter.
Even with key industry figures on holiday, property remained in the news. Last month saw a slew of official – and unofficial – updates. Here’s what we learnt in August.
Despite our love of all things digital, homes still proudly bear cases, shelves and bedside tables groaning with the weight of books. In fact NIQ figures showed 116 million books were sold in the UK during 2024.
Are you one of the 32% of landlords who is either unclear whether your Electrical Installation Condition Report (EICR) is valid, or doesn’t have an EICR at all? This is the concerning headline statistic from a new survey conducted by Direct Line.
The property industry didn’t take a holiday in July. Instead, it diligently booked viewings, exchanged contracts and handed keys over to 1,000s of home movers. Here are 11 ways this summer activity has affected the market:
If the two words ‘planning permission’ leave you cold, you’re probably due a refresher on home improvements, especially what’s possible without authorisation.
An amazing 1 in 3 UK adults has an aspiration to become a landlord. Of those questioned by Market Financial Solutions, 60% thought property investment was a good way to build long-term wealth. In addition, 37% said they would opt for property investment rather than stocks and shares, while 53% agreed property was a safe and stable asset.
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