Are smaller properties favoured by buyers?
by Craig ThompsonThinking about selling but wondering what sells in the current market? We take a look at the trends of demand among buyers to see what they're looking for right now. Key takeaways Higher mortgage rates mean buyers are shifting...
10 inspirational ways to make a great first impression
by Craig ThompsonAdd kerb appeal and create a welcome entrance to your home, whatever its size, with clever planting, DIY and garden buys If you think your front garden is a purely functional space – somewhere for your recycling bins or a bike...
How will the latest Bank Rate rise impact the housing market?
by Craig ThompsonThe Bank of England has increased the Bank Rate to 4.5%, its highest level in nearly 15 years. Why has the Bank Rate risen again? The Bank Rate influences all the other interest rates in the UK, including those you have for a...
8 red flags putting off buyers when you're selling a house
by Craig ThompsonIf you're selling a house – or are thinking about putting your home on the market – the last thing you want is to put a buyer off with something that can easily be avoided. When preparing to sell a house, we tend to be heavily...
What are the current UK mortgage rates?
by Craig ThompsonIf you’re thinking about buying a home, you might be wondering what the current mortgage rates are in the UK. Lenders change the rates of their mortgage products regularly. That’s why we update the average mortgage rates...
How long does it take to sell a house?
by Craig ThompsonReady to put your home on the market? Find out how long it takes to sell a home, from first listing your property to handing over the keys. Key takeaways On average, it takes around 25 weeks to sell a home, from the moment it's...
More downsizers cashing in on property wealth for retirement
by Craig ThompsonWith UK house prices consistently climbing for many years, owners and investors have achieved high levels of property wealth, and some are now choosing to downsize. In 2022, the total value of UK housing stock hit a record...
Renters's Reform Bill: What Landlords Need to Know
by Craig ThompsonRenters’ Reform Bill: What Landlords Need to Know OR Update: What the Renters’ Reform Bill Means for Landlords in Liverpool. After a four-year wait and lots of speculation, a wide-ranging plan to overhaul the rental sector was...
I've been thinking about why we moved office.
by Craig ThompsonIt’s been a few weeks now. We’re still a bit rough around the edges. Still some things to unpack and to find a home for. And I’ve not stopped to take stock of the move really. It was a big decision not to take the unit...
Average house prices hit record high
by Craig ThompsonHere's what you need to know about house prices if you're thinking of buying or selling in 2023 House prices have reached a new average record price high of £372,894, according to the latest research by Rightmove. The research...