When it comes to getting a mortgage, you’ve got two main routes: going through a mortgage broker or applying directly with a bank (or building society). Both have their pros and cons, and understanding the differences can help you make the best choice for your situation.
If you’re planning to put your home on the market in the next 6 to 12 months, now is the perfect time to start getting your property—and yourself—ready. While it might feel like you have plenty of time, the most successful sales often come from careful preparation and smart planning.
If you’re a landlord or letting agent, there’s a new set of rules that came into effect on 14th May 2025—and they could seriously impact how you rent out property. These updates are all about financial sanctions, and while that might sound like something only banks deal with, it now directly affects the rental market too.
So—you’re thinking about putting your home on the market sometime soon? First off, exciting times! Whether you’re upsizing, downsizing or just fancy a change of scenery, summer is a brilliant time to get your home looking its best and ready for those all-important viewings.
You may have seen property gurus filling up your social media feeds with tales of how they bought a number of properties without using any of their own savings, and now they have retired at the age of 32 with a portfolio worth £10m. And of course, for the princely sum of £997, you can learn how to do this too.
Overpricing your home can have detrimental consequences which can be very difficult to rectify. In this article we explore the reasons that overpricing properties happens and how to ensure that you avoid it so that you have a successful sale.
Do you have a holiday cottage or property that you use as a short-term rental investment? You might have noticed an increase of other similar properties coming on to the market in their droves and be wondering why. This article explores some of the reasons that holiday property owners are leaving the industry and how you can protect your investment moving forward.
Gathering information from estate agents before you select the right one for you is essential when selling your home - read this article to find out what you need to know to ensure you achieve the highest price possible.
You may have noticed that prices have been rising in the private rental sector over recent years, largely thanks to a decrease in available properties where landlords are selling up and cashing out of their investments. Should you follow suit? Read this article to find out...
After months of searching online for a new home, it can be very exciting to get to the stage of physically viewing your shortlisted properties. But when the time comes, what questions should you be asking? Read this article to find out.
Black mould, an unsightly and potentially dangerous issue, can raise serious concerns for potential buyers and is often visible in marketing photographs. Therefore, it's crucial to address this issue before listing your property for sale. But what exactly causes it, and how can you effectively resolve the problem?
Are you thinking of moving on to pastures new? Read this article to discover why now is a fantastic time to get your home on the market.