How to protect against noise pollution and increase your property's rental appea
by Daisy LongleyAt one point or another, we've all been victim to unwanted noise in our homes whether it's from traffic, animals or neighbours. In fact, one of the most searched for topics across the Landlord Library is noise pollution and how to...
Where in the UK have property prices been battered by Brexit?
by Daisy LongleyWe could be leaving the EU at the end of the month. I say 'could' because let's face it, anything is possible on the Brexit merry-go-round. However, one thing is certain and that is that there has been a negative effect on the...
Has Help to Buy done more harm than good for FTBs?
by Daisy LongleyNewly released data from estate agency, Springbok Properties, has found that first-time buyers in and around London have seen some of the biggest jumps in average house prices since the Help to Buy schemes were introduced. Help to...
Halifax launch UK's first one-stop home-buying shop
by Daisy LongleyHalifax has unveiled 'Home by Halifax', a new space on Cannon Street in London, dedicated to helping people buy a home. The new is thought to be the first its kind in the UK and will bring together experts in home buying,...
Six reasons why it's a mistake to wait to move home
by Daisy LongleyBrexit is responsible for a great deal of misery, not least in the property market. Vast numbers of people who have a desire or need to move are reluctant to make big buying decisions while we are beset by the uncertainty that...
Top tips to extend the life of your bathroom
by Daisy LongleyWhat's Your Bathroom's Expiration Date? Your bathroom is often one of the most used rooms in your home, so it's particularly important to keep it in the best condition and functioning well. It's inevitable that fixtures and...
End of summer boom sees a UK wide rise in voids
by Daisy LongleyNewly released data from Goodlord has revealed that, during September, void periods increased across 7 out of the 8 regions monitored, with only London bucking the trend. In the West Midlands, void periods more than doubled month...
Which home renovations can add the most value to your property?
by Daisy LongleyRange cooker specialist, Leisure, have been crunching the numbers and calculated the value per square metre, that extending your home can add to your property and highlights the interior renovations homeowners are carrying out the...
Top tips to sell your home before Brexit
by Daisy LongleyIf you hadn't worked it out already, tomorrow (1st October) marks the 30 day countdown to Brexit. And if you're looking to sell your home before we leave the EU, the following list of 30 top tips may be of some use. With housing...
Which city beats the south coast as the silver homebuyer hotspot?
by Daisy LongleyThe latest research by estate agent comparison site, GetAgent, has looked at where across the UK is home to the highest demand for retirement properties and where offers the largest number as a proportion of all homes for sale....