15 ways to prepare your home for the autumn season
9 minute read posted by Kate Gostelow
1. Deep clean the house We often think about giving the house a springclean but we forget that the autumn season is an ideal time for a deep clean, too. Give the windows a good clean, wipe down the skirting boards, and dust
How has stamp duty changed?
4 minute read posted by Kate Gostelow
Chancellor Kwasi Kwarteng has announced permanent stamp duty cuts for some home-buyers in the ‘mini-budget’. Stamp duty is a tax payable to the government when you buy a home, or land, priced above a certain threshold in...
Top Tips to Make Your Home Look More Spacious
3 minute read posted by Craig Thompson
Whether you feel like the walls are closing in on you or you’re simply in need of an interior touch-up, creating space is one of the best ways to enhance your home with the open airiness you’ve been missing. Here are our top...
New lender set to launch 50-year fixed-rate mortgage: is it a good idea?
4 minute read posted by Craig Thompson
Borrowers look to lock in deals for longer as mortgage rates rise Homebuyers could soon be able to take out 50-year mortgages, with their monthly repayments remaining the same for the entire term. A new mortgage lender called...
What does the latest house price data mean for you?
6 minute read posted by Craig Thompson
Will your home keep rising in value? When’s the best time to sell in the next year? And how could moving help you with the cost of living? Here’s what the latest data from Zoopla’s House Price Index means for you.Key...
Five ways to save money on DIY jobs
6 minute read posted by Craig Thompson
From going down the second hand route to energy efficiency grants, there are ways to cut costs as prices of materials soar Place your focus on the small jobs The cost of materials for big home improvements such as loft conversions...
Green homes can sell faster and for 16% more
5 minute read posted by Craig Thompson
Rightmove’s Green Homes Report confirms what many in the industry already suspected about the appeal of energy-efficient housing for both homeowners and investors. There’s a distinct positive correlation between new-build...
Home Décor Trends that Tenants Love
3 minute read posted by Craig Thompson
Depending on what your contract allows, it can be tricky to decorate your rental home exactly to your liking without risk of causing any wear and tear – but that doesn’t mean it’s impossible! Here are some deposit-friendly...
Will house prices keep rising, and is it a good time to move?
2 minute read posted by Craig Thompson
The housing market heatwave across Great Britain continues this month, as temperatures soar up and down the country. Asking prices have hit a record-high for the sixth month in a row, rising by 0.4% (+£1,354) to £369,968. In...
12 home staging tips to speed up your house sale
8 minute read posted by Craig Thompson
Staging your home can attract buyers, speed up your sale and even get you a higher price. Here are 16 DIY home staging tips to help your home look its best. Key takeaways · Staging your home is a way of styling it to appeal to...