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.
Pattern drenching is the home décor trend that invites us to go crazy with prints and motifs. No nook or cranny should be left unadorned – wallpaper, upholster and accessorise your way to pattern heaven.
We’ve reached the halfway point of 2025. Was June a subdued month for sales and lettings? The latest reports are in and here’s how the market behaved.
Are you one of the 43% of tenants whose knowledge of the Renters’ Rights Bill ranges from ‘slightly aware’ to ‘not aware at all’? With the Bill on track to become an Act this year, and implementation expected between October 2025 and January 2026, now is the time to familiarise yourself with its contents.
As agents who have seen inside literally thousands of homes, we know what impresses potential purchasers and what puts them off. Messy rooms and fussy interior designs don’t photograph well and fail to impress in the flesh, so that’s why we were intrigued by – and interested in - biophilic decluttering.
Was property the darling bud of May? After digesting the reports and analysis, we can confirm that sales and lettings are in full bloom. Here is where the property market stands at almost 2025’s halfway point.
Renting is not a barrier to enjoying the great outdoors but, just with the interior of a property, you will be required to look after the garden and behave in a respectful manner.
We’re always being told to eat our greens but this season, it’s time to decorate with them too! Homeware stores and online retailers are awash with two predominant shades of green: matcha and pistachio.
The first third of 2025 is over and April was full of surprises. The month was a time for stamp duty revisions and Stateside politics – both impacting local property markets. Let’s review the key statistics.
Hands up if you have £1,470 in savings? It’s a hefty amount but that’s the approximate sum renters need to cover the average UK tenancy deposit. We know it’s not easy to amass this sort of money, so here’s our advice on how to save for a tenancy deposit.
There are countless articles on how to add value to your home, from converting the loft and installing double glazing, to building an outdoor kitchen and adding a driveway. One area that’s often overlooked is home tech and it shouldn’t be.
March madness? Perhaps. We look back at the property market over the last four weeks, reporting on the figures, announcements and news that will affect home movers. Here’s what we learnt.
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