Renting a property for the first time: Follow our tips
Becoming a tenant for the first time? Follow our helpful guide to find out everything you need to know when renting a property for the first time.
What rights do private tenants have?
As a tenant it pays to know your rights. Brush up on the rules here and find out what tenants rights cover you for.
Is it best to rent furnished or unfurnished?
Moving into an unfurnished vs a furnished property is an important factor to consider when renting. Find out what you should know here.
Everything you need to know about damp – for landlords and tenants
Damp can be one of the biggest problems for both landlords and tenants. In this guide, we’ll look at damp in more detail and explain how you can get rid of it…
Student bills simplified: How to pay bills in a student house
If you’re renting a student property while at university in London, you’ll need to get utilities set up. While some landlords may include bills in your rent payments, others will not. Here’s what you’ll need...
Living in Sidcup: Everything you need to know
Considering moving a bit further out of London? Sidcup could be your perfect location. Find out everything from schools in Sidcup to pubs in Sidcup here.
The Effects of the Stamp Duty Holiday on the London Housing Market
The most positive effects of Chancellor Rishi Sunak’s stamp duty ‘holiday’ are likely to be felt in London. With the capital’s property market hit hardest by the uncertainty of Brexit and the COVID-19 pandemic, the news that buyers will now pay no stamp duty on the first £500,000...
Staycation ideas: The best national parks and caravan parks for your next trip away
‘Staycations’ in the UK are becoming more and more popular, with lodge holiday firm Hoeseasons experiencing a booking every 11 seconds after Prime Minister Boris Johnson lifted the ban on overnight stays away from home in June.
What are the benefits of buy-to-let for landlords right now?
If you’re thinking about buying property as an investment, read our guide to buy-to-let mortgages, including how they work and the benefits of investing.
Chancellor Rishi Sunak announces temporary increase to stamp duty threshold
Chancellor Rishi Sunak today confirmed an immediate rise in the stamp duty threshold to £500,000, in a fresh bid to stimulate the housing market following the coronavirus lockdown.
Moving House During Coronavirus: Everything you need to know
Planning on buying or selling property but not sure where you stand currently? Find out everything you need to know about moving house during coronavirus.
Covid-19 Guidance
On 13th May 2020, the government updated their guidance on home moving in England during the Covid-19 outbreak, allowing those who wish to move home to now able to do so.