property market

As a first-time buyer, you may be eager to find an amazing property and get moved in as soon as possible. However, it’s also important to manage avoidable problems along the way such as buying a home that’s not as well maintained as your first thought. House surveys are a great solution. By providing a clear assessment of a property’s condition you can avoid unexpected repairs! Here’s all you need...

Whether you’re an experienced landlord or you’ve purchased your first buy to let home, property management services can improve your experience as a landlord in more ways than one. With letting professionals managing your property you can feel rest assured that your investments are in safe hands. Here are four top reasons why you should consider property management services. They understand current...

Buying your first home is an amazing milestone and one that you’ve probably been anticipating for years. However, you must be considerate about your purchase. Instead of letting your deposit burn a hole in your pocket, be practical during your house search and you’ll find the best investment for your budget and needs. Here are five top questions to ask yourself as a first-time buyer. Should I buy a...

There are numerous house price indexes covering the property market in the UK. Here we provide a snapshot of the latest data for our region, the wider economy and take a look back at how prices have changed.

Tomorrow marks the start of British Science Week (5 – 14 of March), which is a 10-day programme of thousands of events running throughout the of the UK with the aim of celebrating science, engineering, technology and maths.

With half term just around the corner we know we’ll be looking for inspiration to keep our children entertained (and out of mischief!) while at home.

With house prices continuing to rise and the ongoing impact the coronavirus pandemic is having on jobs it's a challenging time to be trying to get your first step on the property ladder.

Many people think that trying to sell their property over the festive period is a mistake, but that is no longer the case. Over the last several years, there has been a steady increase year on year in the number of active home buyers looking online over the Christmas period, with Christmas Day pulling in millions of page views on Rightmove, and even more on Boxing Day! Surely we can expect more of the...

From 20 September, if you’re a Home Owners or Landlord, you could benefit from the new Green Homes Grant, which will allow you to make savings on your energy bills. Who can benefit from the Green Homes Grant? Details recently announced by Chancellor Rishi Sunak, state that from September 2020, Home Owners and Landlords in England are eligible to apply for vouchers up to the value of £5,000 from the...

Now might be the time to take stock and have a professional evaluation of your property. Don’t rely on guesswork or out of date information. You need to be confident that your insurance cover is sufficient to cover all your assets should the worst happen. Ensuring adequate protection is a paramount issue for any property, yet the extent of underinsurance in the UK property market continues to be...