On Average, how often do we move home?
by Daisy LongleyThe latest research by Zoopla analyses the average turnover of properties at local authority level across the UK to find the average number of years British people live in their homes before moving. In addition to calculating the...
EA Masters
by Daisy LongleyWhat an amazing surprise I had when opening a large white envelope today! Not only have we been awarded Gold for Estate Agent and Gold for Letting Agent in Ashford as well as Bronze for Letting Agent in Kent, we have now won a...
Government proposals on leaseholds welcomed by IMLA
by Daisy LongleyThe Intermediary Mortgage Lenders Association, has announced that the Government action on leasehold, including action to ban Help to Buy being used to purchase leasehold properties, has been welcomed. The changes were recently...
Mortgage and remortgage approvals slip during in May
by Daisy LongleyThe latest statistics from the Bank of England have revealed that, during May, house purchase mortgage approvals fell back to 65,400 after April's strong numbers. According to the figures, the number of approvals for remortgaging...
Top tips to get your garden BBQ ready
by Daisy LongleyHurrah! It's finally summer. But don't panic, if you're planning to host a few BBQs over the next few months you still have time to get your garden into shape. Garden parties and BBQ's are British summer essentials and hosting one...
How much do FTBs need to buy an average home in a UK city?
by Daisy LongleyAccording to the latest research from Zoopla, the average income required for a first time buyer to purchase a home has grown 9% since 2016. According to the figures, this now stands at an average of £54,400, over £4,500 more...
Where are the top rental hotspots to maximise your money?
by Daisy LongleyLettings platform, Howsy, takes a look across the UK to find where is home to the best rental market when it comes to the average cost of renting as a percentage of the average salary on offer. Howsy looked at government data on...
Optimism remains high among UK landlords
by Daisy LongleyThe latest research from Cambridge & Counties Bank, has revealed that despite the seemingly never ending Brexit circus and challenging financial climate, around two thirds of UK landlords are optimistic about the outlook for the...
Foundation announce new portfolio landlord product
by Daisy LongleySpecialist lender, Foundation Home Loans, has announced that it has launched a new portfolio landlord special product, with a minimum amount of upfront fees and costs to pay. The product - an addition to Foundation's F1 core...
Is Boris good for house price growth?
by Daisy LongleyThe Tory leadership race continues to rage on with Rory Stewart, the latest casualty, dumped out of the contest on Wednesday evening. While Bojo seems to be the frontrunner, London letting and estate agent Benham and Reeves has...