Lifestyle

The Renters’ Rights Act will introduce major changes to the private rented sector in England.   However, an important point for landlords is that the new rules will not arrive all at once.   Instead, they will be phased in over several years, with different elements taking effect at different times.   Below is a clear overview of the key dates and expected timeframes, based on...

Although it’s rare, gazundering can occasionally happen when selling your home. Here’s what you need to know.   What is gazundering?   Gazundering is a situation where a buyer makes an offer on your home, you accept it, and then the conveyancing process starts.   Then, like a bolt out of the blue, even just a few days before the sale is due to complete, the buyer drops...

We love our jobs so much that not even Christmas can stop us thinking about the property market.   So why not sit down with a turkey sandwich or a Quality Street (or two) and look at where house prices might go in 2026?   It’s been a whirlwind year for the property market.   A tricky economy, some unexpected interest rate decisions, all topped off by a very interesting...

Yippee! Only six more sleeps till Christmas.   Before we squeeze in yet another mince pie and head off home to put our feet up, let’s take a look at where rents and the rental market might be heading in 2026.   The stats say it’s actually been a positive 2025 for landlords.   Demand for rentals has been high. Official stattos the ONS say average UK monthly private rents rose 5%...

As ethical agents, we like to do good and spread the load wherever we can. With Christmas just around the corner, our team here at have come up with some ethical home gift ideas for your pressie list.   A forest (or if you can’t manage a forest, a single living tree)   Trees do amazing things for the planet, for wildlife and for us.   If your friend or relative...

When you’re looking for an estate or letting agent, smooth talking and slick sales patter can be seductive, but what you really need is an agent who’s genuine, honest and ethical.   Here’s how to spot an ethical agent.   They don’t overvalue   The dirtiest trade secret of unethical agents is to promise an unrealistically high price (or rent) to get you to sign on...

If you’re buying or selling a home, you’ll need a conveyancer.   In this article, we’ll look at what factory conveyancing is and whether it’s any good.   What is conveyancing?   Conveyancing is the legal term for transferring the ownership of a property from the seller to the buyer. Simples.   Conveyancers carry out important checks on the property you’re...

As a landlord, there are many, many benefits of using a professional letting agent. But what should you be able to expect from them?   As letting agents ourselves, here are eight things we think you should be able to expect from us:   Prompt and efficient service: Whether you’re instructing us to let a property or want to ask some questions first.   Street-by-street...

If you’re preparing a property for sale or to let, or simply want to smarten up your own home, here are some helpful cleaning tips. They’ll leave your kitchen and bathroom looking and smelling fresh without the use of harsh chemicals. Microwave Place a bowl containing water and a few slices of lemon in your microwave. Turn it on to cook for five minutes. Once it’s done, remove the bowl of...

If you’re preparing a property for sale or to let, or simply want to smarten up your own home, here are some helpful cleaning tips. They’ll leave your kitchen and bathroom looking and smelling fresh without the use of harsh chemicals. Microwave Place a bowl containing water and a few slices of lemon in your microwave. Turn it on to cook for five minutes. Once it’s done, remove the bowl of...